Social Media News Mental Health Resources In The Social Media Age A Breaking The Stigma Special

Study reveals surprising mental health benefits of social media

The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety, cyberbullying, misinformation and addiction concerns. The issue has even ... Read More

Reducing social media use for just a week can improve mental health

In a new study, published in JAMA Network Open, 295 participants report promising mental health benefits after reducing their social media usage for a week. The cohort consisted of young adults from ... Read More

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ... Read More

Breaking the stigma: Veteran mental health expert says this is the first problem

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - Saturday’s mass shooting suspect, Nigel Edge, who allegedly opened fire at a Southport bar resulting in three deaths and five injuries, has a military background and a history ... Read More

Taking a break from social media will boost your mental health - but it won’t help loneliness

Even a short break from social media could be enough to boost your mental health, new research has suggested. Scientists found taking a detox for just one week was enough to prompt significant drops ... Read More

It’s not just Gen Z — all ages are being hit hard by this damaging side effect of social media

We’ve all heard how social media is devastating teen mental health — but a shocking new report confirms it’s robbing pretty much everyone of the ability to focus. The meta-study from Griffith ... Read More

Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. By Ellen Barry Dialing down the use ... Read More

A New Study On YouTube, Mental Health, And Social Media Influencers

In 2025, the journal of Health Communication published a study that was described as a theory-driven content analysis of YouTube videos that focused on promoting mental health among college students. Read More

Social Media and Mental Distress

Social media and its effects on youth mental health have been a topic of intense discussion during the past few years. We have all heard the blistering assessments, but a few programs, books, and ... Read More

Breaking barriers: TAMUCC tackles stigma in Hispanic mental health care

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — When it comes to mental health in Hispanic communities, stigma and silence can stand in the way of getting help. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is working to change that ... Read More