For generations, people have sought to improve themselves by seeking guidance from friends, family, support groups, and books. But in the digital era, many teenagers are turning to Instagram for self-help advice. How are they harnessing this platform to find solutions for everyday problems?

For digital natives, Facebook and Instagram are key social lifelines – but they also present a risk to users’ wellbeing as they judge themselves by what they see on these platforms. How is satirical site Lifefaker sparking a conversation about the dangers of obsessing over one’s online image?

Media narratives around the negative impacts of social media usage are omnipresent, and can leave people feeling anxious. After all, 70% of teens use social media multiple times a day. But research suggests that its impact is not always negative, and can help make young people feel less lonely.

To help people build a healthier relationship with social media, the Royal Society for Public Health is launching #ScrollFreeSeptember. But with FOMO the biggest cause of excessive social media use, its success will come from building a movement that gets people to switch off collectively.