Bernard Marr’s Forbes article “Digital Addiction: Should You Be Worried?” highlights how modern technology deliberately encourages overuse through features like infinite scrolling, likes, and notifications that exploit the brain’s reward system. This design keeps users constantly engaged, benefiting companies that profit from longer screen time. Marr cites data showing that 210 million people globally suffer […]
According to a 2025 survey by Reviews.org, Americans check their phones an average of 205 times per day, nearly once every five minutes while awake. Despite this high frequency, 43% of respondents report feeling addicted to their phones—a 24% decrease from the previous year, possibly indicating a growing awareness of screen time habits. The survey […]
On a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discussed his upcoming book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, highlighting the profound impact of technology on today’s youth. Haidt begins with a striking analogy: if a billionaire offered to send your […]
In a landmark legal action, 41 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have sued Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, accusing it of knowingly harming teenagers through addictive platform designs. The lawsuits claim Meta prioritized growth and profits over the mental health of young users. This legal battle draws a strong parallel […]
In a significant advisory, the U.S. Surgeon General has raised concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. With up to 95% of teens aged 13–17 using social media platforms, and over a third engaging with them “almost constantly,” the advisory highlights the urgency of addressing this issue. […]
A recent study led by researchers at Yale School of Medicine and Columbia School of Nursing has found a strong link between excessive screen time and mental health issues in children. The study analyzed data from over 5,000 children, aged 9 and 10, as part of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study — the […]
