When we experience the different types of social support, we feel close to and cared for by our community. In contrast, as noted in chapter 11 of “Health Promotion in Health Care... Read more »
Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD, Education Director at SimplePractice In the current digital landscape, the impact of social media on youth mental health is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, recently issued... Read more »
It’s a disease of our times. Sara-Jayne Makwala King chats to a member of the self-help group ‘Internet and Tech Addicts Anonymous’ (ITAA). How many of us just can’t bear to be... Read more »
In Australia, where sport is ingrained in our national identity, we are presented with an intriguing paradox. While we watch our sporting heroes achieve astonishing feats, an unsettling trend remains: Only 41%... Read more »
Unhealthy self esteem in youth can lead to a litany of problems throughout one’s life: including having poor relationships with others, acting out in violent ways, and often leads to unhealthy feelings,... Read more »
Volusia County Schools is one of at least 12 districts in Florida and 650 nationwide that are suing Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, as well as other social media companies,... Read more »
The icons for multiple social media platforms – Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook – are displayed on a screen. | Unsplash/Dole777 A North Carolina education board recently joined around 200 school districts nationwide... Read more »
There can be no denying that, since its mass-scale introduction, social media has encompassed more and more of our lives, particularly in the lives of young people. As of 2022, among teens... Read more »
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). More than 200 school boards... Read more »
August 23, 2023 3 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Moreno and colleagues report no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide... Read more »
In the face of the glaring lack of mental health awareness programmes in Africa’s biggest economy, Chenaniah Bamishile, a social entrepreneur is on a mission to make a difference. With unwavering dedication,... Read more »
The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Social Media and Youth Mental Health advisory outlines the latest scientific evidence regarding social media’s effects on youth mental health. The report recommends actions that policymakers, technology companies, parents and others... Read more »
New Delhi Users of social media must remain mindful of its impact and reach, the Supreme Court stressed on Friday, offering no relief to actor, playwright and former legislator S Ve Shekher,... Read more »
Teen looks on his phone. Pexels/Michael Burrows These days almost everyone goes online to look up health information. Googling medical questions and concerns has become a part of everyday life for many... Read more »
Source: Image by Aritha from Pixabay As I’ve discussed previously, conventional wisdom suggests that using social media promotes poor mental health, especially in teenagers. But there is good reason to question this... Read more »
Mindfulness as a concept is fast catching up popularity. Being in the present moment and making the most of it is being mindful whether it’s eating, working or interacting. Social mindfulness is... Read more »
The death of “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud prompted many on social media to reflect on the importance of taking mental health seriously. The cause of death for Cloud, 25, has not yet... Read more »
Social media provides businesses with direct, real-time access to their customers. Each interaction tells a story that can be explored and learned from. But without a social CRM tool, that information stays... Read more »
Young people in the US are not doing well. While traditional health threats such as drunken driving, teenage pregnancy, and smoking have declined, a new menace has appeared: poor mental health. So... Read more »
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Lounging in bed all day might seem lazy — but some Gen Z trend followers are now embracing it as a form of self-care. “Bed rotting” — the practice of spending long... Read more »
In a polarized Congress, a rare bipartisan accord is being forged to protect young people’s mental health with a slew of bills aimed at regulating technology companies. Lawmakers’ growing efforts to target... Read more »
The Ricks family makes conversations about emotions and mental health a regular part of their day. As their kids grow and begin to explore social media, the couple is confident that their... Read more »
In most recipes for leading healthy and happy lives, the center stage is reserved for our close relationships. Often, however, it’s the moments of connection with complete strangers that add distinct sweetness... Read more »
Emily Hutto is an Associate Video Producer & Editor for MedPage Today. She is based in Manhattan. In this video, Jeremy Faust, MD, editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, sits down with Jessi Gold,... Read more »
In case you missed it, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., issued an advisory May 23 on the topic of social media and youth mental health. There also was an advisory May... Read more »
By Jennifer ShuttThe Kentucky Lantern U.S. senators agreed during a recent hearing the country’s children are going through a youth mental health crisis, though some of the committee’s members disagreed about what... Read more »
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized the way we connect with people, share information, and consume news. However, the rise of social media has... Read more »
Karsten Winegeart / Unsplash With up to 95 percent of all youth between 13 and 17 years old being social media users, it is evident that social media is an integral part... Read more »
Living in California can be a dream come true for many people, but it can also be a high-pressure environment with intense work and social scenes. With the fast-paced lifestyle and competitive... Read more »
Bola Tinubu, — former governor of Lagos State, home to the most populous city in Africa — has been sworn in as Nigeria’s president following a heavily contested election. Tinubu’s promises of... Read more »
INQ STOCK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—While the internet and social media have already become embedded in the daily lives of countless children and young people to connect with others and as sources of... Read more »
Science and social media are two essential components of modern society. They play critical roles in shaping our worldviews, driving innovation, and connecting people across the globe. But what are they, and... Read more »
The rise of social media has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with one another. With the click of a button, we can connect with friends and family from all... Read more »
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, long a proponent of mental health awareness, has issued a warning that social media use is a main contributor to depression, anxiety and other problems in the nation’s... Read more »
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children... Read more »
The new film features real stories from young people whose mental health has been impacted by social media as part of the Dove Campaign for Kids’ Online Safety, and has been viewed... Read more »
In her first year as a teacher, Stephanie Malia Krauss quickly learned that teaching fifth grade effectively involved a bigger variety of skills than she got in her teacher-prep program. That was... Read more »
Researchers have discovered that exposure to human odors, specifically chemo-signals extracted from sweat, may enhance treatment for some mental health issues, such as social anxiety. In a pilot study, patients undergoing mindfulness... Read more »
Riffing on an idea co-opted from social psychologist and Stanford professor Brian Lowery’s new book, Selfless: The Social Creation of “You” (Harper Collin, $23.99), please scrunch your toes in your socks or... Read more »
Arnold Schwarzenegger has never been mere hunks of muscle. The Terminator icon, is of course, the star of some of the best action movies and a professional bodybuilder, along with being a... Read more »
How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries – The CSR Journal Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10) is... Read more »