Social Media

The internet has been transformed by social media, and the many platforms are now critical to how we communicate online. The ...
NPR

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 ...
Pew Research Center

Teens, Social Media and Mental Health

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...
The Atlantic

Bad News

“You are the media now.” That’s the message that began to cohere among right-wing influencers shortly after Donald Trump won the election this week. Elon Musk first posted the phrase, and others ...
The New York Times

James Murdoch, Intent on ‘Thoughtful Journalism,’ Buys Half of Vox Media

The media scion is buying Vox Media’s podcast network, New York magazine and Vox.com for more than $300 million. The media scion is buying Vox Media’s podcast network, New York magazine and Vox.com ...
Pew Research Center

10 facts about teens and social media

For the latest survey data on social media and tech use among teens, see “Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025.” Public health experts, lawmakers and parents have cautioned about the effects of ...