Medical Xpress March 12, 2025
Teens who report strong, high-quality friendships tend to have better mental health—an influence that appears nearly three times stronger than the link between social media use and mental health challenges, according to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Today’s teens spend a lot of time online. This has raised concerns about how digital interactions affect teens’ well-being. As social media use has grown, some wonder if it’s playing a role in the rise of teen mental health challenges. Such concerns prompted the U.S. Surgeon General to issue a warning in 2023 about the potential impact of social media on youth mental health.
“Social media use does not occur in a vacuum—it’s one piece of a much...
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