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Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report ...
From 2010 to 2016, the number of kids experiencing depression jumped 60%, according to a survey from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Suicide rates have risen among teens, and ...
In a 2023 advisory on social media use and mental health, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recommended creating "tech-free zones" and encouraging kids to "foster in-person friendships."
In the article, "Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health from Adolescent and Parent Perspectives" by Christopher T. Barry, Chloe L. Sidoti, Shanelle M. Briggs, Shari R. Reiter, and Rebecca A. Lindsey, there is a sample survey conducted with 226 participants (113 parent-adolescent days) from throughout the United States, with adolescents ...
Increased use can also lead to adverse effects on relationships, degraded mental or physical health, and increased anxiety when separated from a mobile phone or sufficient signal. Individuals between the ages of 3 and 11 are at the highest risk for problematic smartphone use; 9-12 hours a day being the average.
Many experts make the case that social media is clearly the root cause of the teen mental health crisis. They argue that constant social media use fuels feelings of inadequacy, isolation, anxiety ...
Excessive screen usages is linked with many mental health effects in children. In a systematic review done by Santos et al. it pointed out that social media use was linked with depressive symptoms among mostly girls and that recreational screen time was linked to negative psychological effects on these children and teens.
Using social media for more than 30 minutes per day increases teen mental health risks. As mentioned, the average teenager spends nearly five hours per day on social media, but more than a half ...