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   Does TikTok affect teens?

   • TikTok is far from the only social platform to be scrutinized by lawmakers and mental health experts for its impact on teens. Top execs from several companies, including TikTok, have been grilled in Congress on the matter.

   Why experts worry TikTok could add to mental health crisis among US

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   Does TikTok affect youth mental health?

   • As TikTok gains more acceptance among youth, there is growing concern among parents, policymakers, and clinicians about the actual impact the platform is having on the mental health of youth. As with any issue, there are two sides to consider. TikTok Can Encourage More Isolation and Loneliness of Young People

   TikTok and Youth Mental Health: Weighing the Pros and Cons

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   How old should a child be on TikTok?

   • Home TikTok and Youth Mental Health: Weighing the Pros and Cons Twelve and a half years old. That’s the average age at which a child opens a social media account. Growing research has found the more time a person spends on social media, the more likely they will experience mental health symptoms such as anxiety, isolation, and hopelessness.

   TikTok and Youth Mental Health: Weighing the Pros and Cons

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   Do TikTok videos improve mental health?

   • Therefore suggesting that although many of the videos on TikTok are aimed to improve mental health of others, the majority are not of high quality and should most likely be used in conjunction with other resources, or not used at all.

   The Impact of TikTok on Young People’s Mental Health

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   Does TikTok make a teen depressed?

   • “A lot of teens describe the experience of going on TikTok and intending to spend 15 minutes and then they spend two hours and or more. That’s problematic because the more time a teen spends on social media, the more likely he or she is to be depressed. And that’s particularly true for at the extremes of use,” said Twenge.

   Why experts worry TikTok could add to mental health crisis among US

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   Is TikTok affecting your child's attention span?

   • Though research on TikTok usage is still limited, health professionals, educators, and parents have been noticing a worrying trend when it comes to children’s ability to focus for an extended period of time. Attention spans appear to be on the decline, and experts say too much screen time—particularly on TikTok—is at least partially to blame.

   Is 'TikTok Brain' Affecting Kids? - Verywell Health

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2. mentalhealthmatch.com › articles › youthThe Effects of TikTok on Teenagers - Mental Health Match

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   TikTok hosts user submitted videos, which can range in duration from three seconds to ten minutes. The app gained massive popularity when the pandemic hit the U.S. in 2020 as teens were forced to stay inside, not go to school, and were not able to see anyone outside of their home.

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   Jan 9, 2023 · Unfortunately, as mentioned previously, TikTok is a relatively new social media platform, and thus there is little credible research into the mental health impacts that it may have on young people in the future. Although, it’s possible to speculate the negative effects.

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5. www.cnn.com › 2023/01/11 › techWhy experts worry TikTok could add to mental health crisis ...

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   Jan 11, 2023 · TikTok is far from the only social platform to be scrutinized by lawmakers and mental health experts for its impact on teens. Top execs from several companies, including TikTok, have been...

6. www.dbsalliance.org › education › newslettersTikTok and Youth Mental Health: Weighing the Pros and Cons

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   Data from the World Health Organization shows that in 2021, one in seven adolescents ages 10 to 19 struggled with mental health challenges. That group is a key part of TikTok’s audience.

7. lighthouse.mq.edu.au › article › july-2023The surprising benefits of TikTok for teenagers

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   Jul 12, 2023 · As popular as TikTok is with teens, they are not engaging with it or viewing it in an uncritical way, the researchers found. Children and young people are aware of its downsides and like to work proactively to improve the experience.

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   Apr 13, 2022 · Key Takeaways. TikTok has become one of the most popular social platforms in the world, and kids and teens are spending more time than ever scrolling on the app. Preliminary research and anecdotal evidence suggest this may be negatively impacting young people’s brain development and making it harder for them to focus on other activities.

9. www.apa.org › apa › 2022Why young brains are especially vulnerable to social media

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   Feb 3, 2022 · The science behind why apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat impact your child’s brain in a different way than your adult brain.