Social Media = Sadder Kids? Study Says Yes

Wild stat: Preteens who upped their social media time saw a 35% jump in depressive symptoms—while being sad didn’t make them scroll more. Over three years, kids’ screen time shot up from 7 to 73 minutes a day, and the more they scrolled, the worse their mood got. Cyberbullying made things even darker, with victims way more likely to have suicidal thoughts. Makes you rethink those endless TikTok sessions, right? #MentalHealth #SocialMedia #Parenting #YouthWellness #Cyberbullying #Health