Instagram & TikTok Harm Mental Health: New Study

New Global Study Links Instagram and TikTok to Declining Mental Health

I saw a new report from the 2026 World Happiness project which say social media ruins my day. Your kids are in big danger because these apps track them. The facts prove the harm is getting bad fast.

Key Findings

I found that TikTok make kids feel very sad inside. You must see that life feels worse when you stare at a screen.

Scientists look at what we do online instead of just how long we sit.

Watching clips is bad but using your phone to chat with friends help you.

Moderate Use Beats Extremes

I think sixty minutes of phone time is better for your head than none at all.

Using the app too much makes young girls feel very alone; joy levels drops fast when you scroll for many hours.

Direct & Indirect Harms

Bullies use mean words to hurt your heart and show fake bodies.

I see kids lose sleep because they watch videos in the dark. You stop moving your legs and you stop talking to your mom.

Computer brains pick videos that keeps you looking at the light.

Regulatory Wave

Australia is stopping little kids from using these apps today.

I watch the big companies start to fix their mistakes now because people are mad.

What Can We Do?

I suggest you stop your kids from looking at the phone for no reason.

Make them talk to real friends instead of just watching a movie.

Turn off the autoplay button to save your mind and go play outside.