Calls to action for regulating social media have fallen flat with Congress.
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A growing body of research points to links between social media use and mental health harms, but establishing clear cause and effect is difficult.
The hours spent – and the content viewed – by teens on social media can lead to depression, anxiety and body image issues.
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Research shows that social media, with it endless promotion of unrealistic standards of beauty, has had a negative impact on millions of young people.
The traditional assumption that eating disorders primarily affect affluent white women has led to stigma, stereotyping and misunderstanding.
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Eating disorders in teens are common and dangerous, and parents and loved ones play a crucial role in helping to both identify concerning behaviors and promote healthy ones.