Decade-long study reveals correlation between extended social media use and depression in teens

Decade-long study reveals correlation between extended social media use and depression in teens

June 11, 2026 · 3 min

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A discussion on the correlation between extended social media use and depression in teenagers, featuring insights from Professor Susan Sawyer.

Murdoch Children's Research Institute centre for adolescent help director Professor Susan Sawyer told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross and Russel that families played an important part in regulating social media use for teenagers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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