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From Digital Distress to Wellness: Counseling Implications of Social Media Use in Adolescents and Emerging Adults

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The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families

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Abstract

The Family Journal, Volume 34, Issue 2, Page 254-260, April 2026.
The pervasive use of social media among secondary and post-secondary students has raised significant concern regarding its impact on mental health and academic success. Excessive social media use (SMU) has been linked to anxiety, depression, social ...