There is evidence to suggest that, even though we are connected to more and more people online, we are struggling greatly ...
"I know what addiction looks like from the inside. I know how it convinces you that you're in control when you're not." ...
"It's an important study and raising awareness about screen addiction," says Dr. Jason Nagata, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent screen use at the University of California, San Francisco. "It ...
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 ...
In the digital era, parenting is not about controlling screens but building trust. A psychiatrist suggests a guidebook for ...
As the mom of two sons, ages 4 and 11, I can attest to the challenge of keeping children off screens. With my older one, I was able to hold off until 2 years old, eventually letting him watch ...
Social media, video game, and smartphone use in kids and teens has risen, and there’s a growing chorus of concerns about screen time’s link to mental health concerns. It's prompted legislation ...
A small story that imagines a school night: a 14-year-old lies awake on her bed, her face lit only by the glow of a phone. We know she isn’t the only one. Across India, children and teenagers are ...