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October 3, 2025ChildrenOpen Access

Connected but at Risk: Social Media Exposure and Psychiatric and Psychological Outcomes in Youth

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GMGiuseppe MaranoFLFrancesco Maria LisciSRSara Rossi

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Overview

Narrative review reveals social media impacts mental health in adolescents, suggesting protective factors exist.

Key Points

  • Increased social media use is linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety among youth, especially girls.
  • Usage patterns like passive scrolling and compulsive engagement elevate risk for body dissatisfaction and suicidality.
  • Comprehensive literature review included longitudinal and cross-sectional studies assessing social media's mental health effects.
  • Addressing moderators and mediators highlights the need for effective prevention strategies in digital interactions.

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Marano et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e040f7a99c246f578b3bc1https://doi.org/10.3390/children12101322
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