On one hand, they found there isn't enough population data to specifically blame social media for changes in adolescent health. On the other hand, as shown in study after study cited by the report, social media has the clear potential to hurt the health of teenagers, and in situations where a teenager is already experiencing difficulties like a mental health crisis, social media tends to make it worse.
Our recommendations call on social media companies, Congress, federal agencies, and others to make changes that will protect and benefit young people who use social media.
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