Study links children's social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years
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Study links children's social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years
"Our analysis shows a clear trend in terms of the amount of time spent on social media and mental health outcomes. Children who use social media apps for longer, and later into the evening, may be offsetting the sleep they need to function healthily."
"The analysis found children who spent more than three hours a day on social media were more likely to have symptoms of anxiety and depression as teenagers, compared with those who spent 30 minutes online each day."
Research indicates that children using social media for over three hours daily are more prone to depression and anxiety during their teenage years. The study, conducted by Imperial College London, analyzed data from 2,350 children and found a significant correlation between prolonged social media use and mental health issues. The lack of sleep, especially when using social media late at night, is believed to contribute to these mental health challenges. The findings suggest that sleep deprivation is a key factor affecting children's well-being.
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