With the stigma associated with discussing mental health on the decline, Gen Zers are finding a creative and emotional release in ‘trauma memes’. Viewing these videos and photos can be a reassuring experience for young internet users, but revealing dark secrets online is nothing to take lightly.

They may be the communication form of choice for many digital natives, but do young people recognise the civic power of memes and hashtags? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Paul Mihailidis to learn how teens relate to these online ecosystems and the impact of digital interventions on their attitudes.

Social media giants have been repeatedly criticised for their harmful impacts on users' mental health. But TikTok’s updated suite of features, which are designed to support users who experience various mental health issues, may rewrite the entire industry.

Social media platforms may have cracked down on public hate speech, but some of those abusive messages have moved into users’ DMs. To tackle this while maintaining people’s privacy, Instagram is introducing a filtering tool that automatically blocks messages containing harassment.