Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, according to the American Psychological Association. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such areas as human development, sports, health, clinical, social behavior and cognitive processes.
EdSource: Study: Short-term social media breaks can improve mental health in youth
Short-term breaks from social media could significantly improve youth mental health, but they don’t necessarily reduce overall screen time, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the ...
The New York Times: Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
NPR: Just one week off social media can improve young adults' mental health, study finds
A new study shows that cutting social media use for just one week can reduce mental health symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in young adults. Here is a candidate for today's least surprising yet ...
Just one week off social media can improve young adults' mental health, study finds
Houston Public Media: A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it
A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it
Hartford Courant: CT researchers study social media and youth mental health. Including more use versus more harm.
CT researchers study social media and youth mental health. Including more use versus more harm.
Forbes: A New Study On YouTube, Mental Health, And Social Media Influencers
In 2025, the journal of Health Communication published a study that was described as a theory-driven content analysis of YouTube videos that focused on promoting mental health among college students.