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Researchers say social media engagement matters more than screen time for mental health
Original: Focus on social media engagement—not just screen time—essential to help protect mental health
Health researchers argue that protecting mental health requires looking beyond how many hours people spend on screens to how they actually engage with social media. Passive scrolling, social comparison and negative interactions may carry different risks than overall usage time, meaning interventions and parental guidance should target the quality and nature of online activity rather than raw screen time alone.
Why now: Ongoing public and scientific debate over social media's impact on mental health, especially among young people
Evidence
- Focus on social media engagement—not just screen time—essential to help protect mental health · Medical Xpress
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