How Social Media Really Impacts Teen Mental Health

How harmful is social media for teenagers? This is one of the most debated questions surrounding youth health today, and the answer is complicated and nuanced.

A new narrative review published in the journal Cureus combines nearly two decades of research—including systematic reviews, meta-analyses and longitudinal studies—to provide one of the most comprehensive looks to date on how social media impacts teen health.

The short answer: Social media is a double-edged sword that can both support and harm youth mental health. What matters most, according to the evidence, is how teens use it.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Psychology Today.