When Scrolling Takes Over: Understanding Social Media Addiction

Convos from the Couch by LifeStance Health · Apr 22, 2026 · 18m

In this episode, we sit down with LifeStance therapist Jordan Parmenter to unpack a conversation that’s increasingly hard to ignore: the impact of social media on our mental and emotional well-being. Grounded in a recent landmark court case that held major platforms accountable for addictive design features like infinite scroll and autoplay, the discussion goes beyond headlines to explore what “social media addiction” really means. Jordan breaks down how it differs from heavy use, the subtle warning signs to watch for, and when scrolling starts to interfere with daily life, emotional…