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The excessive use of social media can harm teens by disrupting important healthy behaviors. Some researchers think that exposure to social media can overstimulate the brain's reward center and, when the stimulation becomes excessive, can trigger pathways comparable to addiction.
Forty-one percent of teens with the highest social media use rate their overall mental health as poor or very poor.
A 2022 survey of 13- to 17-year-olds offers a clue. Based on about 1,300 responses, the survey found that 35% of teens use at least one of five social media platforms more than several times a day. The five social media platforms are: YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
Getty Images. A major international study suggests there has been a sharp rise in what it calls "problematic" social media use among young people since the pandemic. Researchers came to the ...
Recent studies suggest a causal link between teen social media use and reduced well-being. Now, some researchers are looking into possible mechanisms.
September 30, 2024. A majority of Americans think social media is contributing to surging youth depression. Some researchers aren’t so sure. Photo illustration by Pablo Delcan and Danielle Del ...
As youth mental health continues to suffer, parents, teachers, and legislators are sounding the alarm on social media. But fear and misinformation often go hand in hand. APA’s recommendations aim to add science-backed balance to the discussion.