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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

‘Little evidence’ social media or gaming is to blame for teenage mental health problems

Social media or video games are unlikely to be causing mental health problems in young teenagers, a major new study has suggested.

New research from the University of Manchester, published in the Journal of Public Health, disputes widespread concerns among parents and teachers today about the impact of the digital world on young people.

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