How social media use can affect happiness
[WCCO-TV News, April 29, 2026]
The 2026 World Happiness Report suggests social media is not the key to happiness. According to the report, the more time people spend on social media, the less happy they tend to be, a trend that is especially pronounced among teenage girls.
David Nathan, PsyD, LP, a psychologist with Allina Health, says social media companies rely on three things to keep people engaged: self-esteem, dopamine and anger. Watch his interview on WCCO-TV to learn more about how he says social media affects the brain and the efforts underway to reduce screen time for kids.
David Nathan, PsyD, LP, a psychologist with Allina Health, says social media companies rely on three things to keep people engaged: self-esteem, dopamine and anger. Watch his interview on WCCO-TV to learn more about how he says social media affects the brain and the efforts underway to reduce screen time for kids.
Posted on April 29, 2026 in
Mental Health and Addiction, Mental health
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