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Research finds young Australians’ mental health plummeted with the emergence of social media platforms

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : July 4, 2024 - 11:24

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New research suggests the mental health of young Australians plummeted around the same time online platforms 'Snapchat' and 'Instagram' emerged. The survey found young women's self-reported mental health scores dropped from 73% to 62% in 2012. The e61 institute for economic research says the findings suggest they've been particularly affected by the proliferation of social media platforms.