MHA Issues New Report on Social Media and Youth Mental Health | PR Newswire [Video]

Co-authored by young leaders, “Breaking the Algorithm” outlines recommendations to promote healthier experiences across digital platforms

, /PRNewswire/ — Mental Health America (MHA) today released a new report that examines the impact of social media on youth mental health and identifies ways to mitigate potential harms while amplifying positive experiences. “Breaking the Algorithm: Redesigning Social Media for Youth Well-being,” is a first-of-its-kind analysis, co-authored by youth advocates.

The findings and recommendations contained in “Breaking the Algorithm” are based on insights from more than 900 survey respondents aged 13-25, focus groups, and an in-person summit hosted by MHA earlier this year.

“One thing has been notably absent from the public debate over social media’s impact on youth mental health: feedback from young people themselves,” said report co-author Tinuola Adebukola, MPH, CPH. “Any policy or technological solution must factor in the experiences of young social media users who have deep, unique insight into both the potential harms and benefits of these digital platforms.”

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