Social media can make people look connected while still feeling alone. That is why loneliness among college students matters. The problem is not only screen time. Sometimes the problem is that people are surrounded by feeds, posts, likes, and noise — but still cannot find the right person to talk to. Maybe the next generation of social platforms should not only ask: “How do we keep people online?” It should ask: “How do we help people feel less invisible?” Peekwe is being built around that quiet
Research is beginning to show our use of social media may have a negative impact on our mental health, particularly loneliness.
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