Forbes November 16, 2024
The relationship between social media and mental health remains one of the most polarizing debates of our time. Looking at the same dataset, some studies link social media to anxiety, depression, and loneliness, while others highlight its potential to connect and uplift. What makes this so difficult to untangle is the classic correlation-versus-causation conundrum. Are we sadder because we scroll, or do we scroll because we’re sad? This hybrid challenge is particularly acute for young people, but to a certain extent, most of us are impacted by social media’s footprint on our minds.
As AI supercharges the digital experience, this gray area only deepens. Social media is no longer just a platform for connection; it’s an algorithmically curated echo chamber...
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