Concern over the impact of social media on mental health is nothing new, but the issue has been thrust back into the limelight since the Facebook whistle-blowing scandal.
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Social media crash: Kingston University students have their say
Students at Kingston University said they struggled when social media apps Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook crashed last week. On Monday 4 October Instagram, WhatsApp and
Is social media becoming more toxic as users compare Instagram to real life?
People are beginning to feel more inadequate as millions of social media users tend to post only positive parts of their life. People post carefully
Footballers boycott social media following abuse
Last week Swansea City announced that they would boycott social media as a result of the abuse their players receive. They joined former Arsenal striker
COMMENT: How social media is ruining our lives
Before smartphones became a necessity to everyday life, it was much easier to focus exclusively on ourselves. This dependence makes it all the more difficult to tackle the problems they present us.
Conservative opposition leader wrongly blames Liberal Democrat MP for spending £45k on curtains
Councillor Kevin Davis has criticised Lib Dem MP Ed Davey for spending £45,000 on curtains, despite his own administration having overseen the purchase. He said
Social media: a positive influence for mental health sufferers?
One hundred years ago this month, a renowned Victorian poet sat alone with her depressive thoughts, ready to publish her dialogues with insanity. Charlotte Mew
