Is the internet bad for mental health? What the latest study really means.

Nov 29 2023 by Mashable

 

You might be confused to see new headlines declaring that the internet isn't bad for mental health.

After all, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning this spring that social media poses a profound risk for youth. Last week, a federal court ruled that a lawsuit against major social media platforms alleging that their products harm young users can move forward.

Ever since Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen revealed in 2021 that the company concealed internal research on the negative...

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