depression

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Teens who use social media for three or more hours a day are at increased risk of depression, anxiety and other mental-health problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Much of the current research focuses on depression, while other important outcomes such as anxiety, stress, externalizing behaviors, self-esteem and aggression have received far less attention.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Kaley G.M., a 20-year-old Chico, Calif., woman, sued the platforms in 2023, alleging that using social media at a young age led to her mental health problems such as body dysmorphia and depression.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

A raft of research shows that excessive use of addictive-by-design platform features is linked to a rise in depression, anxiety and other mental-health issues in kids and teens.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Is it because of the depression that I don’t want to talk about it, or do I not want to talk about the fact that I have depression?

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh