Good Morning: Finding Connections in the Oddest of Places - Herald Democrat

Good Morning: Finding connections in the oddest of places - Herald Democrat

There is a lot that can be said about social media these days and not much of it is good. I've found over the years that the anonymity and distance it creates can bring out the worst of people, and it tends to separate people rather than bring them together.

The New Health Threat: Social Media’s Impact on Wellbeing - Wellbeing Magazine

Social media was supposed to bring people closer together, but for many, it has done the opposite. Instead of feeling more connected, people often feel isolated, anxious, or emotionally drained. A quick scroll can turn into hours lost, leaving users more tired than before they opened the app. What once felt like fun now feels like a habit that is hard to break. For teenagers, the pressure is even greater. Their feeds are filled with comparison, …

The Hidden Toll of Social Media Addiction: What the Data Says - Social Media Explorer

Social media has become deeply ingrained in our daily routines, shaping how we communicate, consume information, and even perceive ourselves. But behind the convenience and connection lies a darker reality: millions of Americans are showing signs of addiction to these platforms, with devastating effects on their mental health. Anidjar & Levine recently published a new study highlighting how excessive social media use has evolved into a serious p…