So this UK study is basically saying that social media isn't the devil here, it's just a tool 
. I mean think about it, if teenagers are using it to connect with friends and family, or to express themselves creatively, then what's wrong with that? But if they're only comparing their highlight reels on Instagram or feeling pressured to present a perfect online persona, then yeah maybe there's some issues 
. It's all about how we use these tools, not the tools themselves. And let's be real, social media is just one part of a much bigger conversation around mental health and wellbeing. We need to be talking about systemic issues like poverty, inequality, and lack of access to resources 
. This study might give us some answers, but I think we're still just scratching the surface 
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. I mean think about it, if teenagers are using it to connect with friends and family, or to express themselves creatively, then what's wrong with that? But if they're only comparing their highlight reels on Instagram or feeling pressured to present a perfect online persona, then yeah maybe there's some issues . It's all about how we use these tools, not the tools themselves. And let's be real, social media is just one part of a much bigger conversation around mental health and wellbeing. We need to be talking about systemic issues like poverty, inequality, and lack of access to resources . This study might give us some answers, but I think we're still just scratching the surface .
. I mean, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that excessive screen time is ruining our youth, but it sounds like this study shows us that it's not that simple 
. The fact that gaming didn't have a negative effect on mental well-being either is pretty cool 
. Of course, there are still potential issues with online experiences, like hurtful messages and pressure to conform 
, but maybe we should be focusing more on creating safe spaces for kids to connect and support each other online instead of just cutting back on screen time 
. idk what's more surprising - the fact that excessive social media use has no link to mental health problems 
, or that we've been so convinced of it in the first place 
. the thing is, mental health is way too complex and influenced by tons of factors, including our real-life relationships, family dynamics, and even our own personal circumstances 
. so yeah, let's not just point fingers at social media 
, but instead try to understand what really matters for our teens' well-being 
. And gaming can also have positive effects if we're doing it with friends or as a way to relax. I mean, we need to be careful with the stuff we see online, but let's not blame tech for everything 
. Maybe we should focus on building stronger social connections and supporting each other in real life? 
like the researchers found no link between screen time & mental health problems w/ 25k kids lol what does that even mean? maybe its because they already have good mental health or maybe its cuz they're just not spending enough time on social media to get those anxiety symptoms lol i dont know but im happy to see ppl focusing more on the fact that hurtful messages online r a real thing n not just tech itself