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Yet another global study says Instagram and TikTok are bad for your mental health
A new global study tied to the World Happiness Report 2026 finds that algorithm-driven platforms are more strongly associated with poorer mental health than communication-focused apps like WhatsApp and Facebook. The distinction is how people use social media rather than how much, with passive scrolling and curated content linked to lower life satisfaction, while direct interaction shows neutral or positive effects. The impact is strongest among younger users, particularly teenage girls, where heavy daily use correlated with significantly lower happiness levels.
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