Caught in a loop: How social media affects teens

Caught in a loop: How social media affects teens

Once you start swiping, you can’t stop. Anyone with social media knows the feeling of scrolling for what feels like hours, being trapped on their phone all for the short boost of dopamine and a distraction from the outside world.  Social media is an increasingly accessible entity for kids with access to phones or devices. This accessibility has been shown to have impacts on kids’ mental health and productivity as it serves as a major distraction…