The speaker recalls getting their first Facebook account in 8th grade and lying about their age. Now, they've set screen time limits on their phone. Social media addiction is prevalent, and it's…

Explore Gen Z social media addiction statistics, mental health effects, signs, causes, and solutions for healthier digital habits in 2025.

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Modern life may be thinning our capacity for connection — here’s how to bring it back, with Dr. Dan Siegel

Social media addiction, fueled by influencer culture, leads to digital distractions and mental health challenges. Users often find themselves caught in endless scrolling, with dopamine hits that diminish self-worth through comparison. To regain balance, one must set boundaries, curate content mindfully, and engage with the real world beyond screens.

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Social media, while allowing society to be more connected than ever, is driving addiction and leading to mental health challenges.

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Scientific Reports - Social media addiction as the central mediating variable to explore the mechanism between physical exercise and sleep quality

The internet was supposed to make life easier, not replace it. Now we’re all infected, endlessly scrolling through our own digital fever dreams.