Free people can and should debate the good or bad of social media. What they shouldn’t do is foist their views or insecurities on those they disagree with.

Big tech companies argue their platforms are communication tools not traps, and that addiction is a mischaracterisation of high engagement.

Calls for banning social media for young people are rising. A U.S. parent and public health leader explains why bans may miss the real risks — and what may work better.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

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 ...

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, ...

As children spend more time online, rising risks like cyberbullying and harmful content are sparking calls for stricter rules ...

Utah State Capitol Building overlooks Salt Lake City skyline. Access to online services is as fundamental to modern life as electricity or water. And just as we expect our electricity to be reliable ...

Account manager Matt Richards, 23, deleted all his social media apps from his phone last year, and was surprised to find that his life changed for the better. Richards had been using a smartphone ...

The Greek government is preparing a plan to ban social media use for under-15s, using an existing parental-control app designed to block tobacco and alcohol sales to minors. However, legal and ...