Hopelab & Well Being Trust 3
Social Media and Mental Well-Being
Social Media Use Among Teens and Young Adults
Frequency of Social Media Use
Top Social Media Sites Used
Importance of Social Media
Specific Actions Taken on Social Media
Positive and Negative Experiences and Reactions to Social Media
Use of Social Media When Feeling Depressed, Stressed, or Anxious
Social Media Use Among Young People With and Without Depressive Symptoms
Frequency of Social Media Use, by Depressive Symptoms
Use of Specific Platforms, by Depressive Symptoms
Importance of Social Media, by Depressive Symptoms
Specific Actions Taken on Social Media, by Depressive Symptoms
In Person vs. Online Communication, by Depressive Symptoms
Positive and Negative Experiences and Reactions to Social Media, by Depressive Symptoms
Response From Others
Online Drama
Reaction to News Content and Using Social Media to Avoid Problems
Self-presentation and Comparison to Others
Use of Social Media When Feeling Depressed, Stressed, or Anxious
In Their Own Words
Teens and Young Adults on the Positive Aspects of Using Social Media When
Feeling Depressed, Stressed, or Anxious
In Their Own Words
Teens and Young Adults on the Negative Aspects of Using Social Media When
Feeling Depressed, Stressed, or Anxious
Conclusion
Appendix
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