Dark TikTok trend highlights social media addiction in young people. What is Corecore?

Corecore videos draw in millions of viewers, and they’re shedding light on the impacts of screen time and social media as a young person. — Image by pressfoto on Freepik

If you think your kid is on their phone too much, they may agree.

A recent art aesthetic on TikTok, known as “corecore,” has become a nod to screen addiction and social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. Many of the videos have gotten millions of views and forced viewers to grapple with uncomfortable feelings.