With around half of lifetime mental ill health present by the age of 14, MeeTwo is providing a safe digital space for young people to talk about their problems. But how is this anonymous app ensuring that it doesn’t add to the anxiety and depression that many teens experience on social media?

Whether it's a holiday selfie or a meme, the feedback people get on their social media posts has a big impact on their mood. Research suggests that people take social media comments to heart, meaning there's room for brands to tackle the trolls and bring some positivity online.

At some point, most people will have found themselves looking through someone's Instagram feed without commenting or engaging with it. Canvas8 spoke with Ruoxu Wang, Fan Yang and Michel M. Haigh, authors of ‘Let me take a selfie’, to understand how lurking affects our self-esteem.

Surprisingly, social media really isn’t all that social. People may be chatting more online, but digital friendships don't provide the same value and social support as real life mates. Research has found that heavy social media use among young adults is correlated with an increase in loneliness.