Problematic use of social media—characterized by loss of control and compulsive engagement—may significantly increase depressive symptoms in adolescents under the age of 16, according to a new study ...

New research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine following US adolescents ages 11–12 shows that problematic use of mobile phones, social media, and video games was associated with higher ...

Hour-by-hour smartphone tracking reveals how deeply phones are embedded in the school day. Some teens checked their phones more than 140 times, with frequent checking linked to weaker cognitive ...

A growing body of research warns that excessive screen time is linked to anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and even suicidal behavior in youth. Experts say problematic smartphone use can mimic ...

Structured therapeutic engagement, rather than smartphone deprivation, may be a more effective way to support adolescent well-being during prolonged hospitalizations. By replacing mandatory device ...

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Smartphones allow us to have information available at our fingertips, in addition to offering portability, convenience, and a sense of privacy. However, overuse of such devices may create a sense of ...

Problematic social media use (PSMU) shares many features of other behavioral addictions. PSMU was recently reviewed in the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine by National ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Symptoms included food addiction, body dissatisfaction, uncontrolled eating and emotional overeating.