A new McGill study suggests that problematic social media use among teens is in part related to broader social inequalities.

This chart shows the share of adolescents with the following social media use patterns (in percent).

To the editor: Thanks to Robin Abcarian for her column on the weasel word “problematic.” For years the use — now ubiquitous — of the word itself been deeply, well, problematic. The best demonstration ...

My first unpleasant encounter with the current meaning of the word “problematic” occurred a couple of years ago. I was mingling with some twenty- and thirtysomethings at an outdoor birthday party in ...

A recent study looked at how common gaming disorders are among young adults here. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The concept of sex addiction is a hot topic among laypersons and professionals alike, including a lively discussion here on Psychology Today. Some view the recent rise of online pornography and sex ...

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

Academics like me love to describe things as “problematic.” But what do we mean? We’re not saying that the thing in question is unsolvable or even difficult. We’re saying—or implying—that it is ...

In a time of unprecedented digital access, problematic pornography consumption has emerged as a significant mental health concern for many men. Studies indicate that approximately 70 percent of men ...