Science Confirms: Social Media Could Be Making Kids Depressed

Science Confirms: Social Media Could Be Making Kids Depressed

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Science Confirms: Social Media Could Be Making Kids DepressedNew research shows social media use drives depressive symptoms in preteens. As rates of depression and suicide among young people continue to rise, a question has captured experts’ attention: Does social media make kids more depressed, or are kids who are already struggling simply spending more time online? A new study from UC San Francisco […]

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