The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress
While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety, and related mental health issues.
A new review of the scholarly research to date, led by health behavior experts with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, sheds light on these trends—the good, the bad, and whether they are connected—and offers next steps for policy and the design of online environments.
“We know that social connections, even those online, can strengthen mental health for some in this age group, but there’s still a lot we don’t understand about how these friendships and social connections impact their overall well-being,” said Tyler Prochnow, an assistant professor in the school’s Department of Health Behavior.
Source: MedicalXpress
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-online-edged-impact-teen-mental.html