“GMA” talks to a woman concerned about her teen son’s phone habits. — -- Kids who’re overly attached to their phones, possibly crossing the line into addiction, can be a problem for many families ...

Mumsnet has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of smartphone and social media addiction in children.

Are you reading this on your smartphone in between texting your group chat, scanning headlines, responding to your boss on Slack, doing Wordle, and checking the status of your Instagram post to ease ...

From the moment we wake up in the morning until our heads finally hit the pillow, we’re bombarded with notifications demanding our attention – leading Aussies to admit they often feel distracted and ...

A pair of studies have found links between teens who suffer from depression, anxiety, and insomnia and a condition called Problematic Smartphone Use, or PSU, which follows patterns similar to ...

(NewsNation) — For many in 2025, as screen time increases, productivity decreases. Smartphones play a key role in everyday life for many around the world; however, this reliance can lead to unhealthy ...

A mother is at a loss for how to deal with her teenage daughter’s excessive phone use. She has tried various disciplinary measures to reduce her daughter's screen time, but none have been successful.

A new tool will make it easier for clinicians and researchers to measure digital media addiction as new technologies emerge. The rapidly evolving nature of digital media presents a challenge for those ...

Our brains ping us to use our smartphones more than they ping us back. Most everyone is addicted to something these days. Many of us struggle with addictions that are concealed behind closed doors or ...

A new study found that one third of respondents would rather give up sex for a week than their cell phone. Putting aside the fact that most people have sex less than once a week anyway, the debate ...

"My parents are in town visiting, and I am floored by their smartphone usage. My mom scrolls Facebook for HOURS, and my dad gets entranced by TikTok with the volume on full blast. It’s become so ...

Dear Annie: Several years ago, my wife suffered a stroke. As part of her recovery, her doctor recommended a video game to help improve her hand-eye coordination. At first, it seemed like a great idea; ...