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Concerns about technology's adverse effects on children's mental health are well-founded—especially regarding social media and screen addiction.

We know social media use is a big challenge for teens. One recent study found that 41% of teens with the highest social media use rate their overall mental health as poor or very poor. Social media use among teens has had such a negative impact on kids’ mental health in recent years, the U.S. Surgeon General publicly called for a warning label on social media platforms.

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