Tag: social media
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Silicon Valley, the center of world-class startup and the first to declare loneliness a public health emergency Silicon Valley, the center of world-class startup and the first to declare loneliness a public health emergency
Mental health February 4, 2024

Silicon Valley, the center of world-class startup and the first to declare loneliness a public health emergency

Loneliness is officially a health emergency in California's San Mateo County, which ... more

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Enough is enough, try a social media detox Enough is enough, try a social media detox
Mental health January 10, 2024

Enough is enough, try a social media detox

Mounting evidence shows how cutting back on social media could be healthy ... more

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Threads: The ‘Twitter Killer’ by Meta Gains Massive Popularity Threads: The ‘Twitter Killer’ by Meta Gains Massive Popularity
Technology July 7, 2023

Threads: The ‘Twitter Killer’ by Meta Gains Massive Popularity

Facebook-parent Meta on Wednesday officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, after first ... more

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Teenagers’ Dangerous Social Media Habits and Mental Health Concerns Teenagers’ Dangerous Social Media Habits and Mental Health Concerns
Mental health July 5, 2023

Teenagers’ Dangerous Social Media Habits and Mental Health Concerns

In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of ... more

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Should We Make Inspiring 4th of July Resolutions? Should We Make Inspiring 4th of July Resolutions?
Health July 4, 2023

Should We Make Inspiring 4th of July Resolutions?

The 4th of July is a beloved holiday, but most of us ... more

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The Dark Side of Social Media:  47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment The Dark Side of Social Media:  47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment
Uncategorized June 29, 2023

The Dark Side of Social Media: 47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment

More than half of Americans say they have experienced hate or harassment ... more

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How Social Media Turned the Titan Tragedy into Entertainment How Social Media Turned the Titan Tragedy into Entertainment
Social Media June 26, 2023

How Social Media Turned the Titan Tragedy into Entertainment

The submersible Titan went missing on its way to take five people ... more

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Louisiana Protects Minors: Parental Consent Required for Online Accounts Louisiana Protects Minors: Parental Consent Required for Online Accounts
Uncategorized June 9, 2023

Louisiana Protects Minors: Parental Consent Required for Online Accounts

Louisiana Passes Broad Internet Access Bill to Protect Minors: Parental Consent Required ... more

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New Advisory About Social Media Risks for Kids New Advisory About Social Media Risks for Kids
Mental health May 23, 2023

New Advisory About Social Media Risks for Kids

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issuing a warning today that social media ... more

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Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People
Mental health May 6, 2023

Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People

Back in 2017, psychologist Jean Twenge set off a firestorm in the ... more

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Teens Decide not to Post on Social Media for Fear of Embarrassment Teens Decide not to Post on Social Media for Fear of Embarrassment
Health May 1, 2023

Teens Decide not to Post on Social Media for Fear of Embarrassment

  Roughly four-in-ten teens say they often or sometimes decide not to post ... more

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Kids Under 13 Would be Barred from Social Media Kids Under 13 Would be Barred from Social Media
Mental health April 29, 2023

Kids Under 13 Would be Barred from Social Media

A bipartisan group of senators announced a new piece of legislation this ... more

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Is it possible to digital detox? Probably not Is it possible to digital detox? Probably not
Health April 16, 2023

Is it possible to digital detox? Probably not

A digital detox requires shelving technology almost entirely: taking a break from ... more

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Mental Health: Lawsuits increase against social media companies Mental Health: Lawsuits increase against social media companies
Mental health March 28, 2023

Mental Health: Lawsuits increase against social media companies

Social media companies are increasingly being blamed for historically high rates of ... more

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Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access
Social Media March 24, 2023

Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access

Utah has become the first US state to require social media firms ... more

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Social media use linked to development of eating disorders Social media use linked to development of eating disorders
Health March 6, 2023

Social media use linked to development of eating disorders

Increased time spent on social media is a risk factor for disordered ... more

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Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media
Mental health February 28, 2023

Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media

Andrea Graham, co-director of the Center for Behavioral Intervention at Northwestern Universitysays ... more

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The reality of U.S. teens: Eight hours a day on screens The reality of U.S. teens: Eight hours a day on screens
Technology February 27, 2023

The reality of U.S. teens: Eight hours a day on screens

U.S. Teens spend more than eight hours a day on screens, and ... more

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School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road
Education January 12, 2023

School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road

Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the ... more