Social media can be difficult to avoid, even for adults, and health experts say heavy use may have effects on mental and emotional well-being.

Social media can positively and negatively impact mental well-being by connecting individuals while also fostering unrealistic comparisons. Excessive social media use can contribute to anxiety, ...

Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a ...

Here’s something to consider. You’re scrolling through your feed late at night, seeing another photo of someone’s beach vacation, their perfect body at the gym, or that job promotion you’ve been ...

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...

Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.

A world-first study will test whether reducing the time teenagers spend on social media really does improve their mental health. But the results aren’t due until mid-2027, by which time further ...

Alex Beattie receives funding from The Royal Society of New Zealand. He has previously won a Marsden Fast Start Grant. Government coalition partners National and Act are at odds over proposed ...