Young people worry about social media too. Their concerns would surprise many adults.

While students widely agree that social media is vital for staying connected with friends and family in an increasingly digital world, they recognise that there are aspects of the most popular social platforms that have negative impacts. — AP

Young people who regularly use social media have differing and nuanced opinions about how growing up as adolescents with the world at their fingertips affected their mental health.

While students widely agree that social media is vital for staying connected with friends and family in an increasingly digital world, they recognise that there are aspects of the most popular social platforms that have negative impacts.