Low-quality information on social media may be contributing to a rise in teen mental illness. A new construct may help address some of social media's negative impacts.

In 2025, social media continues to evolve. This year will give way to new trends in the digital realm, meaning that the only constant online will be change. One recent example is Meta dropping its fact-checking program in favor of a “community notes” system.

Social media is bad for teens, right? That's a lot of what we hear. But a recent study examined voices missing from the conversation: teens.

Some kids have gotten tired of social media and constant smartphone use, and they have started what they call Luddite Clubs for kids who want to see each other face-to-face.