118. Being alone together | Social media's impact on youth and

118. Being alone together | Social media's impact on youth and mental health

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We're taking a break from our break to have a conversation about the Surgeon General's recent advisory on the impact social media has on youth mental health. We run through the different studies and statistics mentioned in the advisory, affects of social media on youth and adults and ways Make.Do. is combating the epidemic of feeling alone. Other episodes: You're not alone in your loneliness (ep. 86) Things mentioned: Surgeon General's advisory, The Social Dilemma documentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

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