Are Social Networks Threatening Adolescents' Mental Health?
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When it comes to the link between mental health and social networks, be careful of jumping to conclusions. This warning came from Margot Morgiève, PhD, sociology researcher at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research and the Center for Research in Medicine, Science, Health, Mental Health, and Society (Inserm-Cermes 3). She delivered her remarks at the opening session of the Pediatric Societies Congress organized by the French Society of Pediatrics (SFP), based on an increasing amount of scientific literature on the subject.
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@sajjan Between those who condemn social networks for causing problems in adolescents and those who, in contrast, view it as a lifeline, what do we really know about their impact on the mental health of young people? Although several studies have found a significant association between the heavy use of social networks and anxiety, depressive symptoms, and stress, there have also been reports of decreased life satisfaction, as well as reduced general well-being and self-esteem.