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1. ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND DEPRESSION AMONG U.S. YOUNG ADULTS: Research Article: Social Media and Depression

   Liu yi Lin, Jaime E. Sidani, Ariel Shensa, et al. · 2016 · Depression and Anxiety · 865 cites

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2. Adolescent Mental Health Literacy: Young People's Knowledge of Depression and Social Anxiety Disorder

   Meredith E. Coles, Ariel Ravid, Brandon Gibb, et al. · 2016 · Journal of Adolescent Health · 180 cites

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3. Internet Use, Depression, and Anxiety in a Healthy Adolescent Population: Prospective Cohort Study

   Robyn Pauline Thom, David S Bickham, Michael Rich · 2018 · JMIR Mental Health · 22 cites

   Background: Psychiatric disorders, including conduct disturbances, substance abuse, and affective disorders, emerge in approximately 20% of adolescents. In parallel with the rise in internet use, the prevalence of depression among adolescents has increased. It remains unclear whether and how internet use impacts mental health in adolescents. Objective: We assess the association between patterns of internet use and two mental health outcomes (depression and anxiety) in a healthy adolescent population. Methods: A total of 126 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 years were recruited. Participants reported their typical computer and internet usage patterns. At baseline and one-year follow-

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4. When Parents Worry: How Parental Educational Anxiety Impacts Adolescent Academic Success through Depression, Self-Efficacy, and Social Media

   Haohan Zhao, Xingchen Zhu, Wencan Li, et al. · 2025 · International Journal of Mental Health Promotion · 6 cites

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5. 143. Social Media Use, Social Media Racial/Ethnic Discrimination, and Mental Health Among BIPOC Adolescents During The COVID-19 Pandemic

   Xiangyu Tao, Celia B. Fisher · 2022 · Journal of Adolescent Health · 4 cites

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6. Elucidating the Role of Behavior in Social Media Use and Depression

   Sarah Shidid, Ramaswamy Viswanathan · 2020 · Journal of Adolescent Health · 2 cites

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7. Social Media Use and Adolescent Mental Health: Exploring the Relationship Between Social Media Engagement, Anxiety and Depression

   Sonal G. Bairagi · 2026 · International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Multidisciplinary Physical Sciences

   Excessive or problematic social media engagement is strongly linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and psychological distress in adolescents, though the overall impact depends heavily on the quality of use and personal vulnerabilities. Spending more than two hours a day on social networking sites correlates with increased depressive symptoms, emotional distress, and sleep disruption. However, active one-to-one communication and mutual online friendships can actually alleviate loneliness and stress. Core Risk Mechanisms: Social Comparison: Constantly viewing idealized peer profiles triggers negative self-evaluation and body dissatisfaction. Feedback-Seeking: Relying on "likes" and co

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8. Increases in adolescent depression following social media use

   Valerie A. Canady · 2025 · Mental Health Weekly

   Increases in social media use during early adolescence were associated with greater depressive symptoms one year later, according to new research published May 21 in JAMA Network Open. Conversely, depressive symptoms were not associated with later social media use, researchers found.

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