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School’s out. Teens are bored. And the siren call of social media and video games beckons. Parents and caregivers bungling through new summer routines, or lack thereof, have long sought to balance the ...
In the age of smartphones and instant notifications, many people find themselves unknowingly glued to their screens for hours. Mobile addiction has emerged as a modern-day concern, affecting mental ...
Google, YouTube, and Android are all rolling out features under the Digital Wellbeing umbrella to help curb excessive screen and internet usage. During Google’s annual I/O conference, CEO Sundar ...
A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data ...
A psychologist explains how to beat your addiction to apps like Instagram and TikTok It can feel harder than ever to stop the endless scrolling on social media apps. Psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu has ...
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...