29 June 2026
New research suggests that long-term Instagram use may influence the way people experience their own identity and distinguish themselves from others.
Tag: social media
5 February 2026
Letter
From Scrubs To Screens: Utilising Social Media Platforms To Elevate The Nursing Profession — Mohd Irwan Hakeem Mohd Arif & Tan Lih Sy
Social media platforms give nurses the chance to control their narrative, highlight their expertise, and show the world what modern nursing truly looks like.
11 December 2025
Letter
Australia Banned Teens From Social Media, But What About Parents Who Put Their Children Online? — Dr Loshi Rajen
If we are serious about child protection online, we cannot stop at adolescence. We must confront the uncomfortable truth that the first people to breach a child’s privacy are often the adults who love them.
17 December 2024
Stronger social media regulation for Indian children would protect them from harm in a largely unchecked medium.
12 November 2024
A new hypothesis sheds light on how social media is reshaping human connection, potentially deepening social inequalities and mental health challenges.
18 April 2024
Trust in science: Australia isn’t as polarised as the US, but we can’t afford to be complacent.
17 April 2024
It's ironic that as scientific evidence on climate change and vaccines have become more compelling, public opinion on social media appears more divided.
16 April 2024
Health care providers have cut through in the fight against online misinformation -- leaning on compassion, humour, and digital savvy to reach users.
12 April 2024
Increasing use of social media and smartphones often cops the blame for an increase in youth mental health issues, but the reality is not so simple.
9 October 2023
There is plenty of evidence showing how social media use can affect youth mental health but studies often omit the developing countries of the Global South.