Recently, the ubiquity of social media and tech in the lives of young people has been coming under intense scrutiny. Youth mental health indicators have been in sharp decline at the same time as children, adolescents, and young adults have increasingly become hooked on devices.
To what degree should negative trends in anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns be attributed to social media use? Is the increased scrutiny justified by evidence? On the other hand, is there a positive role for social media to play in the mental well-being of youth?
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