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Somewhere in the middle are chatbot therapists like Wysa and Woebot, using AI to mimic real therapeutic conversations, often rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy. These apps typically offer free ...

Negative Effects of Social Media on Children and Teens In spite of the many benefits of social media, when used in excess, there are drawbacks. The United States Surgeon General released a social ...

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Naslund, J. A., Bondre, A., Torous, J., & Aschbrenner, K. A. (2020). Social Media and Mental Health Benefits, Risks, and Opportunities for Research and Practice ...

Health Mental Health Nation Nation & World Real risk to youth mental health is ‘addictive use,’ not screen time alone, study finds June 24, 2025 at 4:21 pm By Ellen Barry ...

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