Mental health, IMH
Mental health resources in the social media age - A Breaking the Stigma special
Evidence is emerging about the detrimental effects of social media, particularly for young people, from overuse, and harmful and addictive messaging.
Opinion
Social media and the mental health of our youth
Though there is no denying the pandemic played a role in exacerbating the mental health crisis of our youth, there is more to the story. Research demonstrates that the basis for this crisis is multifactorial.
5 internet and social media habits that harm your mental health
In today’s fast-paced, hyperconnected world, the internet and social media have become essential parts of our daily lives. From staying informed about world
Don’t trust social media for mental health advice, Hong Kong psychologist says
Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written.
How social media affect your child's self-esteem and mental health
Experts are increasingly concerned that the constant exposure to social media and text messaging, which has become a staple of teenage life, may be fuelling anxiety and diminishing self-esteem.
Mental health experts warn of social media's impact on teens
Teenagers spend nearly five hours a day, on average, on social media. And there's growing consensus that it's a big problem for their mental health.
Hong Kong psychologist explains why you shouldn’t trust mental health advice on social media
Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written.
Josh Johnson on Comedy and Mental Health in the Age of Social Media
Break down the anatomy of a Josh Johnson joke for me. Like take me through sort of... Does it have a specific structure or arc? People will watch this and be like, what was he doing?
Depression, anxiety, stress: 1 in 3 youth in S’pore reported very poor mental health, says IMH survey
Anxiety was the most common mental health problem experienced by young people in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Excessive social media use linked to mental health symptoms among youths: IMH study
About 1 in 3 young people aged between 15 and 35 years in Singapore reported experiencing severe or extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety and/or stress.
S'pore youth who spend over 3 hours on social media daily tend to report symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress: IMH study
Young people who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to report symptoms of depression, anxiety or stress than those who spend less time on these platforms.
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Screen Use And Teen Mental Health- How Parents Can Play A Vital Role
Social media and mental health have recently become a popular source of discourse in American culture. Specifically, the ...
Newsom signs bill to regulate social media use among children
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill that aims to reduce social media use among children, the latest state ...
Calfiornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to restrict social media use among children
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills in June restricting digital platforms' algorithms and use of children's data.
Social Media And How It Could Affect Developing Brains
There continues to be much debate about whether or not social media truly harms the mental health of teens and adolescents, and whether or not it conclusively causes ...