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Smartphone Addiction

Massive New Study Ties Social Media to ADHD

A new study from the Karolinska Institutet ties childhood social media use to increases in ADHD.

Children’s Health Negatively Impacted By Early Smartphone Adoption

The earlier a child gets their first smartphone, the more likely they are to have mental health problems in adolescence.

Hooked in 30 Minutes

Baylor University researchers reverse-engineer TikTok to show how the app is designed to be addictive.

A Misguided Attempt at Explaining Smartphone Dangers

Britannica’s contribution to the smartphone addiction debate is a disastrous deep dive.

The Financial Risks of Social Media Addiction Claims

A publication for corporate attorneys provides a different perspective on social media addiction lawsuits.

Strategies for Breaking Free From Smartphone Addiction

A systematic review of therapies for treating smartphone addiction identifies a wide variety of options.