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  1. Jun 11, 2024 · National surveys and population-based studies show that the world of social media can have devastating effects on users' mental health. Since a big part of your life is associated with social media, we have made a list of quotes about social media and mental health that you can relate to.

  2. Jun 17, 2024 · 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.

    • kathy.katella-cofrancesco@yale.edu
  3. Sep 1, 2023 · The Kids Online Safety Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in April, establishes a duty of care for social media companies to protect minors from mental health harms, sex trafficking, narcotics, and other dangers.

  4. Sep 27, 2018 · Research suggests social media is increasing student anxiety and depression, eclipsing any positive role it could potentially play.

  5. Jan 17, 2022 · Meanwhile, other research suggests that social media may even benefit mental health, especially for people belonging to LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with mental health...

    • Annie Lennon
  6. Jan 6, 2020 · We’re used to hearing that social media use is harmful to mental health and well-being, particularly for young people. Did it surprise you to find that it can have positive effects? The findings go against what some might expect, which is intriguing.

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  8. Nov 5, 2021 · Social media can connect people across the globe, with a potential audience of millions of users. But no matter how many likes a post gets, it can feel like it's not enough, opening users — particularly young people — to potential mental health issues, and raising the question of whether ...