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Study: Social Media Does Not Increase Risk for Teen Depression
Journal of Adolescent Health.However, they warn that the adolescents who frequently use social media have worse mental health to begin with. Still, social media is often a positive outlet for isolated teens, and its use may have positive effects on adolescent self-esteem.“Increasingly, teenagers are active on social media, particularly during the pandemic, as they have to rely on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms to stay in touch with friends,” says first author Noah Kreski, M.P.H.
