Recent data published in journal The Lancet shows that every third child is hooked on social media. 36% of teenagers reported continuous online contact with others and 11% of adolescents report pathological use and addiction-like symptoms: they are unable to control their use, have withdrawal symptoms of anxiety and low mood when not able to use social media, neglect other activities and report negative consequences on their usual daily life.
The Lancet -> Read the full report here
