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Old 03-25-2019, 07:30 AM   #1
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Default Mental health issues linked to social media use among youth

Interesting findings and not all that surprising considering the cess pool twitter etc can be at times.

Obviously nothing concrete scientifically and these are observations to this point, but more research should really be done on this. Something is responsible I'm guessing.

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Mental health issues have risen significantly over the last decade and the rise of digital media may be one reason why, according to a national survey released Thursday.

The research, published by the American Psychological Association, found sharp increases in the number of young adults and adolescents who reported experiencing negative psychological symptoms — specifically in those born in 1995 or later, known as iGen. Coincidentally, the greatest spike in symptoms occurred in 2011, around the same time social media bursts onto the scene.

No corresponding increase was observed in older adults.
iGen? ugh.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/menta...-finds-n982526
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