Teens' Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Crisis

Studies show that social media has negative effects on mental health, especially on young adults' mental health. The rise of smartphones and social media has coincided with a mental health crisis among teenagers, with rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness increasing. Studies have shown that social media causes depression in teens, with the more hours a child devotes to social media, the higher their risk for mental health problems. Sleep deprivation caused by excessive screen time is also a major risk factor for anxiety and depression. Adolescents are likely more vulnerable to social media, and children may be more vulnerable at particular ages.