Social Media: Mental Health
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what evidence his Department is gathering on the impact of social media interfaces on the mental wellbeing of users.
Answered by Feryal Clark
We recognise the need for more research and evidence to improve our understanding of people’s experiences online.
In November 2024, DSIT announced a feasibility study to further understand the impact of social media on children.
The study will review existing evidence and assess which research methods will be most effective in determining the causal effect of social media on children’s developmental outcomes. The study will conclude in May 2025.
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