Within a relatively short time span, social media have transformed the way humans interact,
leading many to wonder what, if any, implications this interactive revolution has had for …

Depressive disorders are often accompanied by severe and pervasive impairments in social
functioning, surpassing those experienced by individuals with other chronic medical …

Social media has become a prominent fixture in the lives of many individuals facing the
challenges of mental illness. Social media refers broadly to web and mobile platforms that …

Social media have been growing rapidly during the past decade. However, it remains
unclear whether social media make people more emotionally healthy or less. This study …

Social media have become increasingly integrated into the daily lives of adolescents. There
are concerns about the potential detrimental effects of adolescents' social media use (SMU) …

The digital revolution is evolving at an unstoppable pace. Alongside the unprecedented
explosion of digital technology facilities and systems, mental health care is under greater …

Introduction Prior research has found that psychopathology constructs such as depression
and anxiety are associated with problematic use of Facebook (PFU). In the present study, we …

Investigators have long recognized that adolescents' peer experiences provide a crucial
context for the acquisition of developmental competencies, as well as potential risks for a …

Importance Increases in screen time have been found to be associated with increases in
depressive symptoms. However, longitudinal studies are lacking. Objective To repeatedly …

In recent years many parents, advocates and policy makers have expressed concerns
regarding the potential negative impact of social media use. Some studies have indicated …