News doesn’t just inform; it affects how we feel. What are the psychological trade-offs of consuming news on social media?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Canadian school boards are suing social media giants for nearly ...

A trial will finally reveal whether limiting the time teens spend on social media really does affect their mental health ...

“Screens are ruining our kids.” “Social media is destroying our social fabric.” These are headlines we’ve all seen countless times in recent years. The impact of screen time—and social media in ...

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...

A ban on under-16s using social media looks increasingly likely in the UK, mirroring the unprecedented laws that have just been introduced in Australia.

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...

The research reported in this article was supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the William T. Grant Foundation. Social media is a complex environment that presents both opportunities ...