UNSW research links early social media use to mental health issues

UNSW research links early social media use to mental health issues

Australian researchers from UNSW Sydney found that the age at which adolescents start using social media is linked to higher symptoms of anxiety and depression. The study suggests that delaying social media exposure may be beneficial for mental health. The announcement: Parents, schools and the age children first use social media may be just as […] The post UNSW research links early social media use to mental health issues appeared first on Mumb…

Starting social media younger linked to anxiety, depression in teen years

Parents, schools and the age children first use social media may be just as important as restricting access to platforms when it comes to adolescents’ mental health, new research suggests. The age at which adolescents first start using social media may be more important to their mental health than whether they have a social-media account […

Social Media and Mental Health: Aussie research lands as Meta settles mass lawsuits

New research from UNSW Sydney links early social media use to teen anxiety and depression, landing the same week Meta settles an $18 billion teen harm lawsuit.

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The age at which adolescents first start using social media may be more important to their mental health than whether they have a social-media account at all, new UNSW Sydney research suggests. With growing concern about the connection between teenage phone use and mental health, these findings are especially relevant. A survey of 365 Australian […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post New Research On Teens, Social Media & Mental …