Social media is an integral part of our lives, and the question of how this affects us is a pressing issue. A 2022 study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about three-quarters of teens visit YouTube at least daily, a majority of teens (58%) visit TikTok daily, and half say the same for Snapchat (51%) and Instagram (50%). Across these platforms, 35% of all U.S. teens say they…
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On June 1st, Center Director Dr. K. “Vish” Viswanath served as one of three panelists speaking at “Arts as Medicine: Where do we go from here?”, an event hosted by Swissnex in Boston in collaboration with the IBSA Foundation for Scientific Research.
Global Perspectives on Social Media and Adolescence
What makes for a good life? According to the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the answer to this question may be simpler than you think.
Understanding and leveraging the influence of social media on mental health among LGBTQ+ people
Social Media & Well-being: Pitfalls, Progress, & Next Steps
Who is Most Likely to Thrive After Engaging With Social Media? A Differential Susceptibility Approach to a Complex Question
Does Social Media Support or Worsen Mental Well-being? Well, It Depends.
Applying Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience to Understand Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health: Pipe Dream or Near Reality?
Monitoring Population-Level Mental Health and Well-Being: Why it Matters Now More than Ever Before
