Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet. Global evidence suggests otherwise

By Jasleen Chhabra, Research Fellow, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
Vita Pilkington, Research Fellow, PhD Candidate in Men's Experiences of Sexual Trauma, The University of Melbourne
Zac Seidler, Associate Professor, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne

Around 98% of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where young people connect with friends and online communities, explore and express their identities, seek information, and find support for…

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