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Study Links Social Media Use to 35% Rise in Depression

5/25/2025

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Researchers Link Social Media to Depression

A groundbreaking study from UC San Francisco reveals a troubling link between social media use and rising depressive symptoms in nearly 12,000 preteens. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research shows that as daily screen time surged from 7 to 73 minutes, depressive symptoms soared by a staggering 35%, highlighting the urgent need to address mental health in the digital age.

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Students Struggle with Sleep

A study of 1,791 students in Qazvin, Iran, reveals a troubling connection between social media addiction and mental health struggles, including insomnia. The findings highlight that poor sleep quality leads to heightened anxiety and sadness, underscoring the urgent need for initiatives that foster healthy sleep habits among adolescents to protect their well-being.

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Researchers Link Social Media to Depression

A groundbreaking study from UC San Francisco reveals a troubling link between social media use and rising depressive symptoms in nearly 12,000 preteens. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research shows that as daily screen time surged from 7 to 73 minutes, depressive symptoms soared by a staggering 35%, highlighting the urgent need to address mental health in the digital age.

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