The types of use and content children and adolescents are exposed to pose mental health concerns. Children and adolescents who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media face double the risk of mental health problems including experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

 

This is concerning as a recent survey showed that teenagers spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media. When asked about the impact of social media on their body image, 46% of adolescents aged 13-17 said social media makes them feel worse.