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23.5% of Teens Use Dating Apps, Risk Depression

7/26/2025

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A recent study in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science reveals that 23.5% of U.S. teens aged 13-18 have turned to dating apps in just six months. Alarmingly, frequent users are experiencing heightened depressive symptoms. Experts caution against the dangers of online dating, urging parents to steer their teens towards safer, face-to-face social connections.

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A recent study in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science reveals that 23.5% of U.S. teens aged 13-18 have turned to dating apps in just six months. Alarmingly, frequent users are experiencing heightened depressive symptoms. Experts caution against the dangers of online dating, urging parents to steer their teens towards safer, face-to-face social connections.