Mental Health and Social Media
A mental health reset: How to manage phone habits, sleep, and relationships to improve life
Living longer is not enough. By changing our habits, strengthening our relationships, and choosing gratitude and purpose, we can protect our mental health and live better as we age.
UK PM Starmer tells social media firms to 'take responsibility' for children's safety online
Social media addiction trial stalls as LA jury cannot reach verdict
Reddit fined $20 million in UK over children's data failures
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
To the company’s disappointment, “people who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social comparison,” internal documents said.
Is social media to blame? 25% of adults believe they have undiagnosed ADHD
The survey raised concerns among mental health experts about the potential consequences of self-diagnosis, which could lead to incorrect treatment.
You don't need to be an online warrior - opinion
Stepping back from the screen and taking a mental health break can make the difference between finding clarity and falling prey to the toxic cycle of online negativity and polarization.
1 out of 4 Israelis used addictive substances since Oct. 7
A recent report by the Israeli Center for Addiction and Mental Health indicates that two months after the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, 1 in 4 Israelis uses addictive substances increasingly.
European population feels mental health decline as Ukraine-Russia war rages on
There was a collective downturn in mental health on the day of the Russian invasion, according to researchers.
Florida lawmakers vote to restrict children's access to social media
The legislation now goes to the Florida state Senate for consideration. Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature.
The Psychology of Social Media: Impact on Mental Health
Investigate the psychological effects of social media on different age groups, focusing on mental health aspects like self-esteem, anxiety, and digital addiction.
