Mastodawn

As part of my MSc Psychology at Manchester Met University, I’m studying how social media use relates to wellbeing in UK adults (18–64, active users). 10–15 min survey on active vs passive use, mood and wellbeing.
Do not participate if currently experiencing mental health problems.
https://mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_es6NsOuhpxXYYtM

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ResearchBuzz: Firehose Apr 4

PsyPost: Limiting social media to one hour a day reduces loneliness in distressed individuals. “A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that limiting social media use to one hour per day can reduce feelings of loneliness among young adults experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/04/psypost-limiting-social-media-to-one-hour-a-day-reduces-loneliness-in-distressed-individuals/

ResearchBuzz: Firehose Apr 3

Axios: Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll. “Heavy social media users are less likely to think democracy is the best form of government and more likely to stray from democratic norms, according to a newly released study from the Charles F. Kettering Foundation and Gallup.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/03/super-scrollers-sour-on-democracy-poll-axios/

Psychotherapy Commission ACPE Mar 29

The article reports that limiting social media to one hour per day reduces feelings of loneliness among distressed young adults with anxiety and depression symptoms. It describes a randomized trial showing that a one-hour limit led to lower loneliness compared with usual use, with time spent reduced by about 78 minutes per day. The findings suggest that adjusting screen time can be a meaningful part of addressing loneliness in vulnerable populations.

This topic is of interest to psychology readers because it examines a causal intervention targeting social connectedness and mental health, highlighting how behavioral changes in everyday technology use can impact emotional well-being and loneliness.

Article Title: Limiting social media to one hour a day reduces loneliness in distressed individuals

Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/limiting-social-media-to-one-hour-a-day-reduces-loneliness-in-distressed-individuals/

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CBC London Mar 27

U.S. court cases create the opportunity for a new kind of conversation about social media use
Teachers, counsellors and and researchers say the rulings about social media addiction shift where the blame lies and can change the way parents and kids talk to each other about how much they are on their phones.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/social-media-trial-changes-conversations-9.7143786?cmp=rss

CBC Top Stories Mar 19

Canada slips further down in World Happiness rankings, due in part to social media use
Heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries — including Canada — and Western Europe, according to the 2026 World Happiness Report published Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/world-happiness-2026-canada-25-9.7134296?cmp=rss

CBC Canada Mar 19

Canada slips further down in World Happiness rankings, due in part to social media use
Heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries — including Canada — and Western Europe, according to the 2026 World Happiness Report published Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/world-happiness-2026-canada-25-9.7134296?cmp=rss