Because of text messages, we can have a conversation with our fingertips. With a few taps, we can let someone know we care or engage in a full-on insightful discussion about the news of the day. In ...

In October, Josh Seefried received a text he’s gotten many, many times before. “Call me,” an older family member wrote. It ...

Texting can be incredibly beneficial in several ways, from promoting closeness between partners to bridging a literal distance gap with conversation. But it can also spark a great deal of anxiety when ...

Alexandra Stratyner, Ph.D., is a New York City-based licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness skills training. Dr. Stratyner ...

CHICAGO -- Anna Schiferl hadn't even rolled out of bed when she reached for her cell phone and typed a text to her mom, one recent Saturday. Mom was right downstairs in the kitchen. The text? Anna ...

Texting a new crush is a lot like playing ping-pong. You say something, they say something, you say something again, they something again, and then you eventually make plans to get jalapeño margs and ...

They wanted to explore whether the shortened words undermine genuine dialogue and the "unspoken signals" behind them, the authors explained in The Independent. joreks - stock.adobe.com “Thx”? No, ...

Let’s be honest: talking on the phone isn't always fun — or necessary. In fact, a lot of people flat-out prefer texting over phone calls. From wasting precious hours listening to people ramble to ...

Feeling lonely — overwhelmed — or being bullied? Those feelings are familiar to many teens and young adults. Recognizing a growing need for support, a suicide prevention service in Massachusetts ...