The more time you spend on the internet and social media, the more likely you are to suffer from mental health issues, according to researchers at McMaster University. The link between internet ...

The vast majority of people who are online use social media, often for hours a day. For most, there is no problem. For others, it crosses the line into addiction. When does normal connectivity become ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

Social media addiction is rising in young people – but how do you tell if your child is addicted, or just using social media more than you’d like them to? Research from the University of Cambridge ...

Parents who want to stop children from becoming addicted to social media should crack down on internet use before the age of 12, research shows. Intervening before this age can reduce the risk of ...

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The advent of social media as a platform to connect people all over the world has grown past that. With the invention of platforms like TikTok and Instagram, these media have also become a place of ...

Is a digital detox calling your name? Despite the restoration of TikTok, serial scrollers — some of whom might be addicted to social apps — might still want to take a break from their perpetual media ...

As Safer Internet Day (February 11) promotes the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people, there can be no better time for parents to ask themselves if ...