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Social Media and Mental Health: What the Evidence Actually Says in 2026

Social media can support connection, creativity and community while also amplifying comparison, harassment, sleep disruption and distress. The latest evidence suggests the effects depend less on a single screen-time number and more on the person, content, pattern of use and what social media replaces.