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Revealed: almost half of British teens feel addicted to social media, study says

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Hannah Devlin

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The Guardian

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Jan 2, 2024

Digital Wellness Lab director Dr. Michael Rich describes problematic interactive media use as a coping mechanism often associated with psychological disorders.

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