Review of the Psychological Literature

Key takeaways
Social media is increasingly omnipresent today, but this doesn’t mean you’ll automatically develop an addiction to it.
By taking frequent breaks and setting clear boundaries for yourself and your children, you can help prevent an overreliance on social media before it becomes harmful.
If you do suspect you have social media addiction, there are ways you can treat it to increase your overall well-being. Don’t hesitate to reach out to a mental health professional for help with this type of addiction.
Sources
Andreassan CS, et al. (2017). The relationship between addictive use of social media, narcissism, and self-esteem: Findings from a large national survey. DOI:
10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.03.006
Kuss DJ, et al. (2011). Online social networking and addiction: A review of the psychological literature. DOI:
10.3390/ijerph8093528
Ricci J. (2018). The growing case for social media addiction.
www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/news/Pages/Social-Media-Addiction.aspx