Mental health disorders, especially depression and anxiety, rank among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Adolescents and young adults are particularly vulnerable, with studies indicating ...

We live in an era in which it’s no surprise that screen time is at an all-time high. Whether it’s for work, entertainment, or socializing, we are glued to our devices, especially our mobile phones.

It's nearly impossible to imagine life without digital devices in today's day and age. From smartphones to laptops, screens are integral to how we work, play, and communicate. But as our digital lives ...

For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.

Many parents worry about how much time their kids spend scrolling on their phones. Meg Oliver asked three New Jersey high ...

A program instigated to reduce screen time for young children unexpectedly found a way to cut back on meals kids eat in front of the television, according to research published in the journal ...

You may already know about the theory of improving mental health by lowering screen time. Author Cal Newport popularized it as "Digital Minimalism." At the core, it involves choosing how we interact ...

Though one should try to lessen the time they're spending in front of a screen, it is almost impossible for many. So, in such ...

Americans have significantly reduced their reading over the past decade, with studies showing a decline in reading for pleasure and fewer books read on average—resulting in the loss of billions of ...