Poor dietary habits in adolescence—lots of sweets, sugary drinks or skipping breakfast—is directly linked to overusing social media, according to a new study.
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Social Media Can Drag Down Troubled Young People
An emotional attachment to social media might be associated with worse mental health symptoms among young people being treated for depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts, a new study says.
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New research reveals how the digital pressure to be always available online is creating stress that leads to real-world friendship conflicts for teenagers.
Read MoreFor Teens’ Mental Health, Strong Friendships Matter More Than Social Media Use
Teens who report strong, high-quality friendships tend to have better mental health—an influence that appears nearly three times stronger than the link between social media use and mental health challenges, according to a new study.
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