Social good

Netflix accessibility consultant Joe Strechay talks inclusivity on set. In the weeks since Netflix released the Shawn Levy-directed historical drama All the Light We Cannot See, the limited series has received mixed reviews. Mashable’s Belen Edwards said the show’s at-times “heavy-handed” dialogue was equally matched by “genuine earnestness” and phenomenal acting performances, while the <a…

Three strategies for helping your son develop critical thinking skills. Gary Barker believes parents are inadvertently ceding too much ground to digital culture influencers who may not have their sons’ best interests at heart. As the president and CEO of the nonprofit think tank Equimundo, which promotes gender equality, Barker spends much of his …

Here’s what to know before splurging on a smartwatch to help with ADHD. Dr. Shazia Savul treats adults whose lives are significantly affected by symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These patients, whom Savul sees as the lead psychiatrist of clinical services for adult ADHD at University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, frequently experience…

A new study on the subject is more complicated than it seems. You might be confused to see new headlines declaring that the internet isn’t bad for mental health. After all, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning this spring that social media poses a profound risk for youth. Last week, a federal court ruled…

Grace is your antidote to the blues, but here’s how to turn the mantra into action. In our search for calm and stability during a hellish time, perhaps no mantra stands out as more comforting than “give yourself grace.” It’s the refrain you might turn to when coping with daily frustrations like arguing with your…

The suit alleges that Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media companies harm young users. The social media companies YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram lost a key battle this week in a nationwide lawsuit over their role in the youth mental health crisis. The suit, which represents hundreds of parents …

The group accuses Roblox of “falsely advertising” its platform to kids. Following in the footsteps of civil groups taking a legal stance against social media and tech giants, a group of families have filed a class action lawsuit against gaming platform Roblox. The lawsuit accuses the Roblox Corporation of “negligent misrepresentation and false advertising” of…

Users attempt to turn the app into a space for humanitarian fundraising ? . Scrolling endlessly, you stop on one of many TikTok videos. A finger traces across the phone screen, moving a small triangular watermelon slice along a snaking gray line. The person controlling the fruit is meticulously collecting seeds, and when the watermelon…

These strategies will help you get the most out of unplugging. There’s a reason you’re here. Something about your social media or tech use isn’t sitting right. Maybe it’s the creeping dread you feel when scrolling on X, formerly Twitter. Or the stress of nonstop notifications. Or perhaps it’s the guilt of hearing your child…

The Fifth National Climate Assessment outlines a steep climb — but plenty of handholds on the way. Today the U.S. government released the fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), the latest government and scientist-led look into our climate reality. The report is one of the main tasks of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), set…