Digital well-being: the relationship between technology use, mental health and interpersonal relationships https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/ n1/pub/22-20-0001/ 222000012024001-eng.pdf 25% of Canadians spent 20 hours or more, per week, using the internet those that spend more time on their smart phone, checking it more than once per hour, report lower life satisfaction and increase in mental health issues those connecting with friends and family online are more likely to spend time with friends...

This study explored social media's role in feelings of fear during COVID. 86% reported fear or panic (many females) regarding health information (misinformation) that was posted on social media. Levels of fear response differed by age and gender with more females reporting higher levels of fear, which can have implications on mental health.

Social media harms teens’ mental health, mounting evidence shows. What now? (sciencenews.org) -There is considerable scientific evidence of a causal relationship between social media use and mental health concerns. In particular anxiety and depression -Questions have been raised as to whether social media is the cause of mental health concerns or if youth who have pre-existing mental health concerns tend to use social media more frequently. -The article indicated that new studies must look...