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How to make friends as an adult
The Week Recommends Finding new friendships in adulthood is hard, but not impossible
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The pros and cons of social media
Pros and Cons Building connections, revolutionizing news and expanding horizons vs. concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
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The end of the infinite scroll?
In The Spotlight European Commission has taken aim at TikTok’s ‘addictive’ design
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‘Longevity fixation syndrome’: the allure of eternal youth
In The Spotlight Obsession with beating biological clock identified as damaging new addiction
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Is convenience culture killing community?
In The Spotlight A decline in emotional intelligence could be responsible for a diminished sense of belonging
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The dark side of how kids are using AI
Under the Radar Chatbots have become places where children ‘talk about violence, explore romantic or sexual roleplay, and seek advice when no adult is watching’
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Mental health: Wes Streeting jumps on ‘overdiagnosis’ bandwagon
Talking Point Health secretary orders independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services
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How AI chatbots are ending marriages
Under The Radar When one partner forms an intimate bond with AI it can all end in tears
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Spiralism is the new cult AI users are falling into
Under the radar Technology is taking a turn
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'No contact': Family estrangement on the rise for young people choosing peace
The Explainer Young adults are quicker to cut off toxic family members to choose peace
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosis
The explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
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Broken brains: The social price of digital life
Feature A new study shows that smartphones and streaming services may be fueling a sharp decline in responsibility and reliability in adults
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The app tackling porn addiction
Under the Radar Blending behavioural science with cutting-edge technology, Quittr is part of a growing abstinence movement among men focused on self-improvement
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Recreation or addiction? Military base slot machines rake in millions.
Under the Radar There are several thousand slot machines on military bases
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