Over time, it becomes an addiction that is hard to break. Whatever we do, social media remains constant and takes up more and more of our time. While there are settings like Digital Wellbeing on ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

And yet, despite my cynicism, social media addiction “is absolutely as real an addiction as other addictions”, according to Lee Fernandes, lead therapist at the UK Addiction Treatment Centres ...

Part of the challenge of determining whether or not problematic social media use is classified as an addiction is that behavioral addictions are newly defined, says Zendle, with gambling addiction ...

Lee Fernandes, lead therapist at the UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT) Group, says: “Parents should be worried about social media addiction, as we know first-hand that it’s a very real ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health, experts warn. Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni ...

At the heart of the issue is the claim that social media platforms are intentionally designed to encourage compulsive usage, particularly among young users. As concerns over digital addiction rise ...

Social Media Addiction, or SMA, is an uncontrollable urge to log on, while logging out of the basics of life. Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter.

Social media addiction is most common among adolescents and young people. Individuals with social media addiction may experience negative psychological and physical symptoms. Social media is an ...