Summary

Parents are understandably worried about the impact of social media on the mental health of their children. In the last two decades, mental health disorders have significantly increased among 16- to 24-year-old Australians, affecting 39% in 2022, up from 26% in 2007. Over the same period, smartphones have given young people continuous access to social media.

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