In today’s digital age, social media has exploded in popularity, becoming so widespread that we consider it a necessity. In transition, it seems that the question has shifted from whether or not we use social media to why we do.

Despite articles circulating with headlines like "Social Media Causes Anxiety and Depression," or "Instagram Poisoning Teens' Self Image," some previous studies have found that social networking sites can instead have a positive impact, like reducing loneliness. A 2014 study found that social media could potentially boost your sense of companionship and your life satisfaction, depending on how you use it.

Social media has progressed from mindless scrolling to a critical component of politics, with some people using it exclusively as their source of political news. The internet has changed drastically, and today, social media has quickly become a tool for political movements.

Politics has become increasingly routine since the advent of the information age. As we become entrapped in "filter bubbles," social media has become a means of indirectly observing politics. But are there any ramifications to our inaction?

Teens don’t always have the best sleep quality. This is not earth-shattering news by any means, but what is concerning is that previous research has shown poor sleep quality can contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem in adolescents. So, how can we reclaim our sleep once and for all?

While scrolling through social media before bed might seem harmless, research indicates that it can have a range of negative effects, from sleep disruption to heightened anxiety. But it’s not all bad. With practice and moderation, you can break the cycle.

An increasing number of people are straying from platforms because of social media fatigue—that feeling of being mentally exhausted after being overwhelmed by information, technology, or communication.

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic came uncertainty, difficulty, and chaos. But despite all of this, we found ourselves grappling with something bigger than ourselves, something more troubling than the pandemic itself.

Is social media helping or hurting older adults’ mental health? Learn what researchers say could make all the difference.

As the pandemic spreads, social media addiction is becoming more widespread, and it may have significant consequences for your mental health. Learn more about some of the underlying causes of social media addiction, as well as ways to prevent them.

Social media and networking platforms have become such an important part of modern culture, but how much have we thought about how it could be affecting our mental health?