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Keith Valley Middle School Library: Social Media & Mental Health Project

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Gale Database Resources on Social Media

Social media, self-consciousness and stress: what it means to be a teen in 2023 Video

Are smartphones and social media harming teen mental health? Here's why experts are split

Teens open up about the impact of social media on their lives Video

Does social media negatively impact teen mental health? Video

Effects of Social Media on Sense of Self - Videos

Why scrolling on social media is addictive Video

How Smartphones Sabotage Your Brain's Ability to Focus Video

Smartphone Effects on the Brain in Children and Teens

The Dangers of Social Media Before Bed Video

Social media ruining sleep for teens Video

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