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Study: Social Media Use Linked to Teen Anxiety and Depression

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 02:01 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 02:01 | 1 source | 1 article
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A recent study has found a link between social media use and increased rates of anxiety and depression in teenagers. The research suggests that excessive time spent on social media platforms may contribute to mental health problems in adolescents. This is potentially due to factors such as cyberbullying, social comparison, and sleep disruption.

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Study links children’s social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent 23 mar. 2026, 02:01 (8 hours ago)

Study links children’s social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years

Researchers say lack of sleep could be a factor among young people interacting online for more than three hours a dayChildren who are on social media for more than three hours a day are more likely to develop depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research.Experts said the impact was likely to be linked to a lack of sleep caused by using social media late at night, and that the link to depression was more pronounced in girls. Continue reading...

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