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Scrolling through social media videos could increase boredom and make users feel less engaged with content. Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General found that endless scrolling may make users feel less satisfied with the content they view. [More]

People who frequently watch YouTube have elevated levels of depression, anxiety and loneliness. Researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention found that the most widely used streaming platform had both positive and negative impacts on the mental health of users. [More]

A new study published in Scientific Reports looked at parasocial relationships on YouTube and how they reduce prejudice towards mental health issues. “Prejudice is a big issue among society and it’s been well established that contact between different groups of people is an effect way to help reduce that prejudice,” study author Shaaba Lotun told us. [More]