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The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health

56 Citations2020
J. Nesi
North Carolina Medical Journal

Research is beginning to uncover how specific social media experiences may influence youth mental health, with social media now playing a central role in the lives of youth.

Abstract

The technology landscape has rapidly evolved in recent years, with social media now playing a central role in the lives of youth. Social media has created both significant new challenges and exciting opportunities. Research is beginning to uncover how specific social media experiences may influence youth mental health.