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One Social Media Habit Linked to Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Teens

The researchers reviewed how five behaviors online affected mental health, such as hostility from others and social comparison.

  • Social comparison on social media strongly linked to anxiety and depression in teens
  • Study of 4,000 Norwegian adolescents finds 20-26% variance in major mental health conditions
  • Screen time alone doesn't correlate with mental health symptoms, nuanced approach needed

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