Youth · United States
Even some teens say social media is hurting their mental health
A Pew Research Center survey finds rising concern among teens themselves about social media's effect on peers.
The Washington Post covers Pew Research data showing teens increasingly view social media as harmful to their peers' mental health, with parents flagging it even more often as a primary influence.
The piece situates the survey within ongoing debate over age limits, design regulation, and Section 230's application to algorithmic feeds.
Read the full Washington Post report for the Pew breakdowns and policy context.
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