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The Narrative Everyone Keeps Hearing Most conversations about technology and mental health tend to focus on social media. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X are often positioned as the primary drivers of stress, anxiety, and comparison, especially among younger generations. The assumption is straightforward: reduce social media use, and mental wellbeing should improve. There is some truth in that. Social platforms can amplify comparison and overstimulation in ways that a

The Narrative Everyone Keeps Hearing The idea of a “male loneliness epidemic” has become one of the most persistent narratives in recent years. It appears across social media, podcasts, and opinion pieces, often framed as a uniquely male crisis tied to modern dating, shifting gender roles, and the erosion of traditional social structures. The premise is simple: men today are more isolated, have fewer close relationships, and struggle more to form emotional connections than pr

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, was recently questioned in a landmark trial focused on how social media platforms impact young users. At first, it might sound like just another tech hearing. But this one feels different. It’s not just about what people are posting online; it’s about how these platforms are built in the first place. And for people in our generation, that hits close to home. Why This Feels Personal If you’re between 18 and 35, chances are you didn’t just use soci