Throughout Scroll Free September, we will be sharing vlogs and blogs from people taking part and supporting the campaign.

If you would like to take part and provide us with vlogs and/or blogs please read our guidelines.

Vlogs

Anya Mejer from Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire speaks as someone who has grown up with technology and social media on why she is taking part in Scroll Free September for the second year running. 

Blogs

Guest blog: Taking time out to go Scroll Free

Professor Yvonne Kelly discusses new research on the negative impacts of social media use on young people’s health

Guest blog: Young people lead the way in healthier tech relationships

Author Tanya Goodin reflects on how young people are disconnecting more to achieve a healthier balance

Guest blog: Why I’m endorsing Scroll Free September

Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, explains why he is supporting Scroll Free September

Guest blog: Social media, family life and wellbeing

Memta Jagtiani, a PhD Student specialising in social media and wellbeing, discusses the role of family life in relation to these two things

Twenty Top Tips for Calmer, Easier, Happier Screen Time

Tips, tools and techniques for calmer, easier, happier screen time from learning and behaviour specialist Nöel Janis-Norton

Guest blog: Using the best of technology to combat the worst

Maths Mathisen, CEO and Co-Founder of Hold, the app rewarding students for not checking their mobile phones while they study, talks about how and why the company was founded

Guest blog: What does the term 'Scroll Free September' mean?

Dr. Anna Weighall, cognitive developmental psychologist, explains the importance of sleep and describes how the use of tech can impact upon it

Guest blog: Student mental health problems - how to tackle a growing public health issue

Michael Baber, Director of Health Action Campaign, a public health charity whose guiding principle is that prevention is better than cure, discusses the growing issue of student mental ill health

Guest blog: Taking the me out of social media

Emma Walker, second year BBSRC-ESRC funded Centre for Doctoral Training in Biosocial Research PhD student at University College London’s Institute for Epidemiology and Health Care, describes how getting involved with research on social media …

Guest blog: Student mental health problems – the role of social media

Natasha Airey, a volunteer on the Health Action Campaign mental health research team, discusses the role of social media in student mental health problems.

Guest blog: Making Instagram more meaningful

Keisha Simpson, a recent graduate from Bishop's University and co-founder of Live Life Unfiltered, shares her personal experience participating in the #AsSheIs Challenge.

Guest blog: Why you should try #ScrollFreeSeptember

Danielle Easton, Content Manager at Qustodio, explains how and why you should go Scroll Free.

Guest blog: Healthy alternatives to control your scroll

Katie Hoare from Counselling Directory and Happiful, who are supporting #ScrollFreeSeptember with their #ScrollControl campaign, details eight healthy substitutes for endless social media scrolling.

Guest blog: Meaningful use of social media: Are you scrolling intentionally?

Simon Heyes from digital marketing agency novel, who are supporting Scroll Free September for the second year, highlights some tips for meaningful use and intent when it comes to social media