Studies suggest benefits as well as harms from digital companion apps — but scientists worry about long-term dependency.

Meta’s own research has found that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced ... to contribute to positive mental health outcomes. Respondents who reported ...

Teens with mental health conditions experience social media more intensely, often spending more time online and feeling less ...

Around 98% of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where young ...

mental health matters. Students told CBS12 that they use social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok. While they love it, parents have some concerns about the effects social media has on their ...