World Happiness Report Says Social Media Makes Teens Unhappy

Passively consuming algorithmic social media hurts teens’ mental health, according to the World Happiness Report for 2026, ...

Pinterest CEO calls for global ban on social media for under-16s

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready has called for a global ban on social media use for children under 16, citing safety risks, rising ...
The Washington Informer

Top 10 Happiest Countries: World Happiness Report Points to Social Media, Isolation, and Trust Gaps

Discover the latest World Happiness Report findings on global well-being, social media's impact on youth, and the happiest ...

Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds

By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI, March 19 (Reuters) - Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in wellbeing among ...
Asianet Newsable on MSN

Excessive social media use is making teens unhappy, stressed, and anxious: Global study

Is social media harming your child? New data links heavy use to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem in youth. Learn the ...
India Today on MSN

Pinterest CEO wants global social media ban for teenagers under 16

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready wants governments to ban social media for teenagers under 16, saying current platforms are harming ...

Which country is the happiest in the world as social media takes toll on Western Europe and Americas

Six European countries made it into the top 10, but the findings come with a warning: young people’s happiness across the ...

Yet another global study says Instagram and TikTok are bad for your mental health

A new global study from the World Happiness Report 2026 links heavy use of platforms like Instagram and TikTo to lower ...

Iran’s next move beyond Hormuz could disrupt global internet—What It means for India

Those cables carry 17% of global traffic, including UAE and Saudi AI hubs backed by Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. More from ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Finland Is Named the Happiest Country in the World for the Ninth Year in a Row

The World Happiness Report is an annual ranking of wellbeing around the globe. This year's report spotlighted the ...

Everyone Agrees Social Media Is Bad for Kids, but No One Can Agree on How to Fix It

When Mark Zuckerberg took the stand before a Los Angeles jury two weeks ago and testified about social media and children's mental health, he addressed a question that has plagued parents and society ...

Early wins for the social media ban, new survey claims. But the full picture is far more complicated

Australia’s world-first national legislation to restrict access to social media accounts for children under 16 years old has been in force for about three months. New data from a survey of 1,070 ...