Addictive Algorithms
Clip: Season 3 Episode 26 | 5m 26s
A look at the link between social media use and poor mental health among teenage girls.
Research has shown that excessive social media use can lead to anxiety, depression, low self esteem, eating disorders, and even suicide amongst its teenage users. Rhode Island PBS Weekly speaks with a mental health professional and area teens about the link between social media use and poor mental health.
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Addictive Algorithms
Clip: Season 3 Episode 26 | 5m 26s
Research has shown that excessive social media use can lead to anxiety, depression, low self esteem, eating disorders, and even suicide amongst its teenage users. Rhode Island PBS Weekly speaks with a mental health professional and area teens about the link between social media use and poor mental health.
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