Problematic social media use

The “problematic” use of social networking sites is increasing among young Europeans, who are also at risk of developing addictions to online gaming, the World Health Organization warned today.

New WHO/Europe report indicates need for healthier online habits among adolescents

A recently published study in BMJ has raised concerns about the impact of social media on the behavior of adolescents.

One in seven Greek teenagers (13%) spend so much time on social media it has a negative impact on their state of mind, according to preliminary data gathered by the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIPSY) as part of a nationwide survey into behaviors related to the health of adolescent students.