How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind

When graphic videos like those of the recent shooting of a protester by federal agents in Minneapolis go viral, it can feel ...

Social media addiction’s surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers

With billions of active users across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms, cutting down on screen time ...
Psychology Today

The Hidden Mental Health Cost of News on Social Media

News doesn’t just inform; it affects how we feel. What are the psychological trade-offs of consuming news on social media?

Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Moves Forward After Snap Reaches Settlement

Snap settled before jury selection in a landmark social media addiction case, while Meta, ByteDance, and YouTube still face ...
techtimes

The 12 Biggest Social Media Trends Taking Over the Internet's Viral Culture

Here are the top 12 social media trends that are shaping viral internet culture and social media behavior in 2026, from short-form videos to AI-driven content and social commerce. Pixabay, ...
Forbes

Creating More Social Media Content, Smarter: Strategies That Scale

Kelly Ehlers is Founder and President of The Evoke Agency, a 5x Inc 500 and 5000 firm focusing on social media, content creation and PR. The role of social media in marketing has never been bigger or ...

Meta wants to block data about social media use, mental health in child safety trial

As Meta heads to trial in the state of New Mexico for allegedly failing to protect minors from sexual exploitation, the ...
American Enterprise Institute

First Amendment Problems with Using Antitrust Law Against Social Media Platforms’ Content Decisions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in February 2025, launched a request for information seeking public comment about how social media platforms’ “adverse actions” against users and user content may ...
Medical News Today

What to know about social media and eating disorders, and when to see a doctor

There is no single cause of eating disorders. However, research suggests that social media may sometimes be a contributing factor, as some content on social media platforms can promote thinness and ...