""There are valid concerns around social media and the impact it can have on mental health. The teen years are a unique time when young people are exploring their identities, learning about the world, and undergoing significant physical and emotional growth," Erickson-Schroth said via email. "Brain development continues until around age 25, and because of this, teens are more likely to take risks, act impulsively, and seek out immediate rewards such as likes or comments.""
"Over 90% of teens report using YouTube, by far the most popular platform. YouTube is used by 94% of boys and 89% of girls. More than three-quarters of teens say they use YouTube daily, with 17% reporting nearly constant use. Over 60% of teens use both TikTok and Instagram. Over half use Snapchat. Facebook usage has plummeted from 71% a decade ago to just 31% now. Fewer than a quarter of teens report using WhatsApp, Reddit or X."
Over 90% of teens use YouTube, with 94% of boys and 89% of girls reporting usage; more than three-quarters use it daily and 17% report nearly constant use. Over 60% of teens use TikTok and Instagram, and over half use Snapchat. Facebook use fell from 71% a decade ago to 31% now. Fewer than a quarter use WhatsApp, Reddit or X. Most teens also use artificial intelligence chatbots. Social media provides connection, entertainment, and creative outlets for teens, while posing risks to mental health, impulsivity, reward-seeking, self-esteem and body image, especially during ongoing brain development into the mid-20s.
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