Social Media Mental Health

• Lush deactivating some social accounts until platforms create safer environment

  Lush says the brand's accouns will remain deactivated until the platforms take action to provide a safer environment for users.

  Tech

  Nov 22, 2021
  
• Done with doomscrolling? Why people choose to quit social media

  Privacy concerns, mental health and the flood of misinformation are some driving factors that motivate social media users to delete their accounts, experts say.

  Tech

  Oct 16, 2021
  
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• ‘Instagram therapy’ is on the rise, but experts say it could be harmful

  There's concern about a lack of regulation around mental health discussions happening on Instagram and other social media.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 10, 2019
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• Super Awesome Science Show: Social media

  Social media has become an integral part of most of our lives, although not always for the better.

  Health

  Aug 20, 2019
• Instagram reveals it is testing ‘hiding likes’ — will that make us happier?

  The social media platform says it is trying to find ways to better users' mental health.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 30, 2019
• Instagram can be bad for mental health — but the company wants to fix that

  Instagram's CEO Kevin Systrom has said the social media site is "committed to fostering a safer, kinder community."

  Health

  Apr 5, 2018
• 5 Canadians on what social media is doing to their mental health

  For some, it creates a sense of community and understanding their mental health, but for others, it becomes toxic.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2017
• Report says Instagram is the worst app for young people’s mental health

  Relationship goals, epic trips and perfect selfies: are they harmful to kids' well-being?

  Health

  May 24, 2017