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My main concern with this paper is that it gives the impression that the adolescents had been diagnosed beforehand by a healthcare professional, and possibly receiving mental health support: this is not the case.

While the research itself generally looks to be of good quality, the lack of direct input from young people is disappointing. The study places a particular emphasis on the negative aspects of social media use, but from our own work with Youth Advisors from the charity Young Minds, we found that there are positives too, including giving them a sense of community and in some cases reducing feelings of isolation.

Digital technology and social media have become an integral part of adolescents’ lives. While I recognise the negative effects that social media can have, society needs to find ways to harness it safely and in a way that enhances mental health.