There is a growing scientific controversy about the negative impact of social media on teenagers mental health, and even adults. Social media companies deny these claims. Billions of dollars are at stake.
A study from the University of Pennsylvania found using social media increases depression and loneliness:
https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/social-media-use-increases-depression-and-loneliness
But a recent scientific study from Manchester University found that social media has no negative impact on mental health:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/time-spent-on-gaming-and-social-media/
This contradicts another study from Harvard University that found a social media detox improves well-being and reduces anxiety:
What’s your opinion on this matter?
The problem is not the substance but the dosage.
If you don’t abuse and use it responsibly you should be fine.
There is a big difference between using it for 1 hour and 12 hours continuously.
That’s what I think.