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Social media can be a great way to connect with others, express your creativity, share information, and raise awareness on important topics.

However, it's also designed to be addictive. Social media companies use strategies like "closed portals" and "infinity scrolls" that make it hard to stop browsing. They time notifications for "likes" and updates so that your brain is constantly stimulated all day.

Teens who use social media more than three hours every day may be more likely to feel lonely, sad, worried, and depressed... or even like life is not worth living.

Learn more about social media and other technology addictions at: https://www.psychiatry.org/Patients-F...

This resource’s creation was supported by the 2021-2022 APAF School-Based Fellows Workgroup.

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The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is the oldest medical association in the country. The APA is also the largest psychiatric association in the world with more than 37,400 physician members specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and research of mental illnesses. APA’s vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. For more information please visit www.psychiatry.org.