Taking a step beyond face filters and Bitmojis, Snapchat has launched ‘Here For You’, a tool dedicated to mental health support. With social-media related mental health issues on the rise, users will likely be thankful for intervention from their most frequented apps.

At a time when most social platforms are plagued by criticism, TikTok is set on correcting these problems head-on. In an effort to ease parents’ worries, the Gen Zer-driven platform is adding a range of safety controls as well as releasing a series of videos from TikTok stars encouraging users to get offline.

User confidence in social media giants has been plummeting in the wake of data privacy scandals and the rise of ‘fake news’. As a result, many are choosing to connect with like-minded individuals in micro-spaces that they believe can offer better security and a sense of community.

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?