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1. • • Over the last decade, increasing evidence has identified the potential negative impact of social media on adolescents. 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.
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   How often do teens use social media?

   • Many teens are on social media daily – if not constantly – but daily use varies by platform. About seven-in-ten U.S. teens say they visit YouTube every day – including 16% who do so almost constantly. TikTok follows with 58% who say they visit it daily, while far fewer report daily use of Facebook.

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   How many hours a day do teens spend on social media?

   • Teens are spending nearly 5 hours daily on social media. Here are the mental health outcomes Forty-one percent of teens with the highest social media use rate their overall mental health as poor or very poor American Psychological Association. (2024, April 1). Teens are spending nearly 5 hours daily on social media.

   Teens are spending nearly 5 hours daily on social media. Here are the

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   Should teens use social media?

   • However, it’s important to realize there can be benefits for many teens,” said Jacqueline Nesi, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at Brown University who studies technology use in youth, and a member of the APA panel that produced the health advisory. “Teens (and adults) obviously get something out of social media.

   Social media brings benefits and risks to teens. Psychology can help

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   Does social media affect teen mental health?

   • Another study looked at data on more than 12,000 teens in England between the ages of 13 to 16. The researchers found that using social media more than three times a day predicted poor mental health and well-being in teens. But not all research has found a link between time spent on social media and mental health risks in teens.

   Teens and social media use: What's the impact? - Mayo Clinic

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   Can social media help a teen cope with a difficult day?

   • Ask for help or seek healthcare for symptoms of mental health conditions. These healthy effects of social media can help teens in general. They also may help teens who are prone to depression stay connected to others. And social media that's humorous or distracting may help a struggling teen cope with a challenging day.

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   Should adolescents be screened for social media use?

   • Adolescents should be routinely screened for signs of “problematic social media use” that can impair their ability to engage in daily roles and routines, and may present risk for more serious psychological harms over time. Indicators of problematic social media use include

   Health advisory on social media use in adolescence

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   Sep 1, 2023 · In early adolescence (i.e., typically 10–14 years), adult monitoring (i.e., ongoing review, discussion, and coaching around social media content) is advised for most youths’ social media use; autonomy may increase gradually as kids age and if they gain digital literacy skills.

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   Jan 18, 2024 · 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. Social media doesn't affect all teens the same way.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Specifically, 37% of teens say they spend 5 or more hours a day, 14% spend 4 to less than 5 hours a day, 26% spend 2 to less than 4 hours a day, and 23% spend less than 2 hours a day on these three apps.

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   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.

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Most teens use social media, often for hours on end. Some social scientists are confident that such use is harming their mental health. Now they want to pinpoint what explains the...

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   Jan 5, 2024 · Many teens are on social media daily – if not constantly – but daily use varies by platform. About seven-in-ten U.S. teens say they visit YouTube every day – including 16% who do so almost constantly. TikTok follows with 58% who say they visit it daily, while far fewer report daily use of Facebook.

10. www.apa.org › topics › social-media-internetHealth advisory on social media use in adolescence

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    Adolescents should be routinely screened for signs of “problematic social media use” that can impair their ability to engage in daily roles and routines, and may present risk for more serious psychological harms over time.