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Teen Mental Illness Soars: Florida Limits Social Media Access

2/6/2025

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A troubling rise in mental illness among teenagers is evident, with the CDC revealing that 53% feel persistently sad and 18% have contemplated suicide. Social media's role in this crisis is significant, often spreading misleading information that can result in misdiagnosis. Florida's new law limiting social media access for those under 14 ignites a heated debate on parental versus state authority in safeguarding youth online.

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A troubling rise in mental illness among teenagers is evident, with the CDC revealing that 53% feel persistently sad and 18% have contemplated suicide. Social media's role in this crisis is significant, often spreading misleading information that can result in misdiagnosis. Florida's new law limiting social media access for those under 14 ignites a heated debate on parental versus state authority in safeguarding youth online.