I really liked this article, I think it is an interesting time to be discussing these topics while still being somewhat consumed by Covid restrictions and the world just opening back up to us. I think we can all agree anxiety, loneliness and fear, of missing out have all been very real feelings experienced by almost everyone over the past 2+ years, has social media had any positive effects on anxiety, loneliness, and fear of missing out while young people have been essentially stuck at home. During the past coupe of years for many young people there has been no opportunity for gratification/dopamine hit outside of social media, there has been no sports, no academic contests, no chance to engage in risk taking. This is such a tricky issue to navigate with young people and there is no easy answer.
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