Social media is transcendent: it is no longer merely a means of communication but rather is a cultural force that changes lives—which can be for the better or worse. As evidence shows the impact of social media on stress, mental health, and human behavior, new questions and challenges emerge regarding the adaptions that must be made in an increasingly digital world.

Subjects explored in association with ScattergoodEthics include the development of telehealth and the delivery of care, how online data can inform research, and ethical and public health considerations given the impact of social media use.