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Strong Friendships Triple Teens' Mental Health Benefits

3/13/2025

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A groundbreaking NIH study uncovers that robust friendships are vital for teens' mental health, proving to be nearly three times more impactful than social media use. By examining nearly 1,000 U.S. teens, researchers emphasize the importance of nurturing quality peer relationships to effectively tackle youth mental health challenges.

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A groundbreaking NIH study uncovers that robust friendships are vital for teens' mental health, proving to be nearly three times more impactful than social media use. By examining nearly 1,000 U.S. teens, researchers emphasize the importance of nurturing quality peer relationships to effectively tackle youth mental health challenges.