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10/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is social media addiction a new type of psychiatric condition?

When people say that they’re “addicted” to Facebook or social media, is it the same thing as being addicted to drugs or alcohol? According to estimates, the number of social media users around the world can skyrocket from almost a billion in 2010 to over three billion by 2021. Out of all the social networking sites (SNS), Facebook is […]

09/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The social media paradox: Teens who are always online feel more lonely

According to several studies, there is a link between the length of time teenagers spend on social media and isolation. Teenagers can turn to different social media networks to get a ton of likes and follows, but does this really make them feel less alone? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported […]

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