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#623 - Dr Jean Twenge - Why Do Young People Seem So Fragile?

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The Effects of Social Media on Depression

The link with depression is higher for social media use than it is for TV, time, or gaming. Facebook's own research showed these big issues with body image for teen girls and young women on Instagram. We're comparing ourselves to others the way they're presented on social media, which is warped. That's also not good for self-esteem or for mental health.

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