The more hours a day a teen spends on social media, the more likely it is that he or she will be depressed. These links between social media use and depression are stronger for girls than they are for boys. Marjorie Salvatara is the mother of a teenage daughter who is an elite ballerina. And due to the competitiveness within that ballet world to maintain a certain body type, she developed an eating disorder.
A growing body of research shows that social media is likely harming the mental health of adolescents, especially girls. Early and prolonged use seems to be a significant factor in rising rates of anxiety, depression, and gender dysphoria in this age group. We speak to psychologists, lawmakers and parents about the potential harms of social media and what, if anything, should be done to regulate the technology. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.
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