Social media ‘likes’, infinite scrolling and direct messaging linked to poorer youth mental health

30 Jul 2026

This article reports on how specific social media features, such as "likes," infinite scrolling, and direct messaging, are linked to poorer mental health outcomes among youth.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/social-media-likes-infinite-scrolling-direct-messaging-linked-to-poorer-youth-mental-health