Meta, TikTok and Snap are participating in an online safety ratings system

Numerous major social platforms including Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap say they will submit to a new external grading process that scores social platforms on how well they protect adolescent mental [...]

TikTok ripe with mental health misinformation, new study reports

The internet is both excellent and horrible at spreading information and community. In one sense, it can provide access to so many people and perspectives that aren't available in a person's [...]

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren't harming their mental health, though a slightly higher proportion report negative effects on their sleep and producti [...]

New York City is suing Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube over 'youth mental health crisis'

New York City, its school district and healthcare system have filed a lawsuit against Meta, Snap TikTok and YouTube for allegedly contributing to a "youth mental health crisis" with intentio [...]

These 7 Mental Health Habits Might Help Improve Your Life

Want to lead a happier life? These mental health tips might help boost your mood. [...]

How to track your sleep and view your sleep data in Apple Health

Apple Health brings sleep tracking, scheduling and long-term analysis into one place, with your iPhone acting as the hub and the Apple Watch doing the overnight monitoring. Once everything is set up, [...]

Google updates Gemini's mental health safeguards

Google is making some changes to how Gemini handles mental health crises. The chatbot now includes a redesigned crisis hotline module with a one-touch interface to connect to real-world help. The comp [...]

5 healthy eating habits that may help support mental health

Healthy eating habits that may support mental health, from eating more fruits and vegetables to building an anti-inflammatory diet [...]

15 habits linked to better mental health and the science behind why they work

Across decades of research, certain habits come up again and again as protective for mental health — these are the ones with the strongest case behind them [...]