More youth are seeking therapy related to social media usage
Access to mental health care for young people is an issue gaining more attention in the U.S. Studies show social...
The Metro: How the mainstreaming of misogyny created the blueprint for modern day incel culture
You've heard about it. You probably think you understand what's going on with "Incel" culture. Maybe you picture men with...
The Metro: Are popular therapy terms helping or hurting how we understand mental illness?
For a long time the main focus of health was physical. It’s generally accepted that everyone should visit a doctor...
The Metro: Substance versus social media. Why Tom Leonard dropped out of Michigan’s governor’s race
In November, voters will choose a new governor. On the Republican side, the race is shaping up around Congressman John...
The Metro: Why Novi schools are keeping students off their phones
In Michigan, bills to restrict phone use and social media access for those under 18 are being considered. Social media...
The Metro: Black Twitter’s evolution as a pillar of pop culture
From the start, Black Twitter permeated popular culture and sparked social change. An ecosystem in it’s own right, Black people...
The Metro: Finding love in the digital age
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Social media has dramatically changed our world. Connecting with new people...
The Metro: Tuning in on media habits in Trump’s second term
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. President Donald Trump ran on promises to shrink the federal workforce,...
The Metro: Fighting misinformation in the age of social media
We are all very aware of how misleading and false information can spread by just one click of the share...
Created Equal: Can tech regulation solve mental health issues?
It is already difficult to track what kids are doing online these days, but now, Congress is in the process...
Detroit influencers weigh impact of TikTok ban as lawmakers explore security concerns
As debate over the potential ban of TikTok continues, U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration are examining new legislative approaches...
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app...