Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, cognitive performance, and behavior.

While documenting life's moments seems harmless, psychologists have discovered that people who compulsively post everything ...

Social media mental health content often simplifies psychology in ways that feel supportive but quietly block real, lasting ...

Sean Herman is the founder of Kinzoo. Kinzoo is driven by the mission to create secure spaces for kids and their families to stay close — no matter where they are. Sean is a father of two, an ...

Online silence does not mean disengagement. Psychologists explain that quiet social media users often possess keen observational skills and value privacy. They may also rely less on external ...

Scrolling through social media feels like attending the world’s most exhausting success showcase where everyone except you seems to be winning at life. That carefully curated feed of vacation photos, ...

If you are a deeply caring person who never gets invited to places, you might struggle with needing social validation. Some people give so much of themselves to their relationships and social ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Humans are social creatures, and whether we realize it or not, we often seek approval from others. Dr. Danielle Henderson, a clinical psychologist with IU Health, stopped by ...

If you've ever scrolled through Instagram or Facebook and thought, "Wow, some couples really seem to have it all together," you're not alone. But sometimes, those picture-perfect relationships may not ...

Men who report a key social media behavior may be more obsessed with their bodies and muscle makeup. Getty Images They say comparison is the thief of joy — but comparing one’s body to the “perfect” ...

A growing number of seemingly fit and disciplined gymgoers are developing dangerous fixations on muscularity. Muscle dysmorphia, also known as vigorexia or the Adonis complex, is emerging as a ...