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posted by on Friday June 02 2017, @04:19PM   Printer-friendly
from the switch-off dept.

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When we consider how much time young people spend on social media, negative news content may have a bad impact. And those already psychologically vulnerable may be particularly susceptible to the ill effects of a constant stream of negative news. This is because stress responses are often accentuated in those already suffering from symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses.

So, it is encouraging to see some technology companies proactively showing concern about their users' mental health. For example, Twitter is teaming up with the youth mental health organisation ReachOut to provide resources to help young people learn about the possible negative impacts of social media, so they won't be overly consumed by it and know how to cope if they are.

This is a good start – Twitter is making more information available. But it can do more, and Twitter shouldn't be the only one doing it.

Yes, I'm certain this is exactly what is needed. Much better idea than shutting your Twitter app.

Source: The Conversation


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 02 2017, @05:05PM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 02 2017, @05:05PM (#519447)

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 02 2017, @06:05PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 02 2017, @06:05PM (#519484)

    According to the berts and cons: everywhere.