: Studies from the Mayo Clinic link spending more than three hours a day on social media to a higher risk of mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

While 80% of teens feel more connected to their friends through digital means, there are significant downsides:

: YouTube remains the most universal platform, used by roughly 90% of teens. It is followed closely by TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.

: For many, social media has ceased to be "social" and has become purely entertainment , with users carrying what is essentially a personalized TV in their pocket at all times. Lifestyle Shifts & Challenges