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High Social Media Use Linked to Youth Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation

A new study links six or more hours of daily social media use to a two-fold increase in anxiety and a three-fold increase in suicidal ideation among youth.

High Social Media Use Linked to Youth Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation

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A new study links six or more hours of daily social media use to a two-fold increase in anxiety and a three-fold increase in suicidal ideation among youth.

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A new study links six or more hours of daily social media use to a two-fold increase in anxiety and a three-fold increase in suicidal ideation among youth.

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