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What Role Does Social Media Use Play in the Youth Mental Health Crisis? Researchers Are Trying to Find Out

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Lilah Burke

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EdSurge

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Aug 8, 2022

The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. David Bickham explains the complex and varied interactions kids have with various types of social media.

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