Category Archives: mental health

Pennsylvania County Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

Posted on March 19, 2023 by oliviaqiu16

buckscounty.gov Bucks County, a suburban county in Philadelphia, has filed a 110-page lawsuit against the developers of five of the largest social media apps, namely Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram. The officials of the county have claimed that the … Continue reading →

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Fewer altered photos and more retouching transparency

Posted on April 26, 2022 by jaimesweet

In England, the advertising agency Ogilvy will no longer work with influencers who retouch their bodies and faces.  The company, which was founded in 1948, works with several big brands including Dove and Coca-Cola.  Ogilvy hopes this decision will help … Continue reading →

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Online Abuse IRL

Posted on February 22, 2022 by chataram

Social media is a powerful tool for celebrities to connect with their fanbase. Social media brings a level approachability and relatability between public figures and fans. This has many pros such as connectivity and engagement, but also opens celebrities to … Continue reading →

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What is the Real World? Social Media’s Affect on Users’ Mental Health and Perception of Reality

Posted on February 7, 2022 by benpalmieri22

How do we know what “real life” is anymore? The effects of social media on those scrolling through photos/videos on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter are much more complicated and negative than pure jealousy. Social media creates a clouded … Continue reading →

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How does excess use of social media harm a person’s mental health?

Posted on January 22, 2022 by chandinishirupalli

According to (Shmerling, 2022), whose research shows social media platforms such as Tiktok are a breeding ground for sociogenic illness among people who often use these platforms. Sociogenic illness deals with people in school or at work who develop alike, … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of the Court

Posted on March 11, 2019 by ray8t

  A few blogs ago, I mentioned how the NBA had successfully integrated the social media landscape to its brand and marketing campaigns. It was refreshing to see one of the major sports leagues being able to adapt to the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Bad?

Posted on March 4, 2019 by ray8t

The Sundance Film Festival took place on January 24th, 2019. One of the biggest buzzed films that took place at this event, was the documentary “Leaving Neverland” about Michael Jackson and allegations from two men, that he sexually and mentally … Continue reading →

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Concussions – The NHL’s Ignored Problem

Posted on March 11, 2018 by michaeldubbs

Ice hockey is an extremely physical sport.  With NHL players averaging over 6’1″  and more than 200 pounds and with the ability to skate up to speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour, the capacity for life-altering collisions is … Continue reading →

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