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Study Finds Weak Evidence Linking Social Media Use to Teen Mental Health Problems (tech.slashdot.org)
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The study found no evidence for boys or girls that heavier social media use or more frequent gaming increased teenagers' symptoms of anxiety or depression over the following year.

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[–] Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Kiwi Farms and 4chan say hello

Also oddly your criteria for social media doesn't align with the broader public.