How are young people affected by social media?
Given that around 70% of children in the UK aged 12 to 15 have a social media account, it’s not surprising that this group comes under particular scrutiny. Again, the data doesn’t paint a particularly positive picture. Feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and poor body image are all reported among young social media users. Clearly, we need to help young people and their mental health.
