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Gen Z Turns to Social Media for Mental Health, Faces Anxiety

3/20/2025

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Gen Z Seeks Guidance

Gen Z is flocking to social media for mental health guidance, with 49% turning to Instagram and 44% to TikTok. Yet, this trend comes with a cost, as many experience heightened anxiety. In Australia, new legislation has raised the minimum age for social media access to 16, striving to foster healthier online environments for young users.

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Girl's Tragic Bullying

A heartbreaking event in Northern Kentucky saw a 13-year-old girl take her own life, tragically linked to relentless bullying. As a member of the True Crime Community, she was exposed to harmful idolization of violent figures. Experts urge parents to vigilantly oversee their children's online interactions to protect them from these toxic influences.

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Gen Z Seeks Guidance

Gen Z is flocking to social media for mental health guidance, with 49% turning to Instagram and 44% to TikTok. Yet, this trend comes with a cost, as many experience heightened anxiety. In Australia, new legislation has raised the minimum age for social media access to 16, striving to foster healthier online environments for young users.

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