Instagram vs Reality: Social Media is Really Affecting our Mental Health
Channel: Mame Adjei
Date: 07/01/2021

Research and recent data has shown that depression and anxiety amongst teens age 15-19 has shot up 62%, and 44% for younger teens 10-14 (per 100,00 girls according to reported U.S. hospital admissions for non-fatal self-harming); suicide rates have also gone up significantly.

What is the cause of heightened depression in our country? Is it the advent of social media?

I explore the effects of social media on our mental health, and how social media has become the unavoidable drug of choice for many people.

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