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How the social media “echo chamber” can harm teens’ mental health

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Ash-har Quraishi

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CBS News

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The “echo chamber” effect: Dr. Michael Rich of the Boston Children’s Hospital Digital Wellness Lab explains how social media platforms’ algorithms can lead to a “dark spiral” for teens.

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