While prolonged use of smartphones is considered a problem, it is more important to gauge activity patterns than the number of hours spent on them. Usage is a more precise indicator to judge how your ...

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 ...

The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality. Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows If you or ...

"I know what addiction looks like from the inside. I know how it convinces you that you're in control when you're not." ...

Experts say kids can have screen addiction and even withdrawal symptoms. The good news is they can combat it fairly quickly. At this point, discussing the relationship kids and teens have with screens ...

New research suggests that screen time addiction is a better predictor of mental health concerns than time spent on technology. Experts weigh in. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Social media, video game, ...

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 ...

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data ...