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In a recent survey of teens, it was discovered that 35% of teens use at least one of five social media platforms multiple times throughout the day. [19] Many policymakers have expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impact of social media on mental health because of its relation to suicidal thoughts and ideation. [20]
Mental health implications: Excessive use of social media and the subsequent risk of addiction can have detrimental effects on mental health. Feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem and depression ...
On the other hand, as shown in study after study cited by the report, social media has the clear potential to hurt the health of teenagers, and in situations where a teenager is already ...
Social media worsens many teens' body image. When asked about the impact of social media on their body image for a 2022 study, nearly half of teenagers said social media makes them feel worse ...
Social media addiction from an anthropological lens. Studies done to explore the negative effects of social media have not produced any definitive findings. [34] Addiction to social media remains a controversial topic despite these mixed results and is not recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a ...
As many as 95% of teens ages 13 to 17 use social media, per a 2023 Surgeon General report, and at least 35% of these users spend more than two hours a day on social media, according to McKinsey.
In "How Social Media Affects Your Teen's Mental Health: A Parent's Guide," Kathy Katella states, "According to a research study of American teens ages 12-15, those who used social media over three hours each day faced twice the risk of having negative mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety symptoms."
How teens view social media’s impact on their mental health. Kristen Rogers, CNN. May 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM ... while also feeling the brunt of social media’s effects on their attention span, ...