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Scrolling through social media videos could increase boredom and make users feel less engaged with content. Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General found that endless scrolling may make users feel less satisfied with the content they view. [More]

The wording of social media posts and messages can be enough to influence how people feel about mental illness and mental health treatment. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found that students in college felt more optimistic about the chances of successfully treating mental health issues after they read social media posts that showed a “growth mindset”. [More]

The United States has fallen out of the world’s top 20 happiest countries. The World Happiness Report revealed the US fell from number 15 to number 23, putting it out of the top 20 for the first time since the report was published in 2012. [More]

If you spend time browsing for activewear online, you may want to think again. Research recently published in the International Journal of Consumer studies found that women have reduced self-esteem after online shopping for activewear. [More]

Cutting back on social media use can improve psychological wellbeing. Researchers at Iowa State University found that students who limited social media use to just 30 minutes a day has lower scores for depression, anxiety, loneliness and the fear of missing out. [More]

People who frequently watch YouTube have elevated levels of depression, anxiety and loneliness. Researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention found that the most widely used streaming platform had both positive and negative impacts on the mental health of users. [More]

Daily engagement in political news can have a negative impact on mental health, but disengaging can also have consequences. Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that strategies to manage the negative emotions that come from daily engagement may also reduce an individual’s motivation to act on what they care about politically. [More]

27% of Americans say they are so stressed they can’t function. A poll from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that more than a quarter of Americans are facing significant stressors due to external stressors that are beyond their personal control. [More]

Smartphone and computer-based treatments are effective at reducing symptoms of depression. Research published in the Psychological Bulletin found that digital interventions could be effectively used as a treatment for depression for a variety of groups with different levels of depression. [More]

Social media has opened up new ways for us to interact and share our experiences with others. It lets us connect with people around the world and keep up with people through their posts, pictures, and memories. However, it can also be overwhelming when we experience low response rates from those we thought would like our posts. Not getting any likes on our posts can feel like rejection, which makes us feel unappreciated and ignored. [More]