Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday
by persedes on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @02:51PM
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You can argue for more increased self-reporting, but suicide rates are going up too.
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Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday
by paulddraper on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @04:22PM
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To support this: https://www.charliehealth.com/research/the-us-teen-suicide-r...
According to the CDC, teen suicide rate is up over 33% from 1999.
(Obviously, social media doesn't have to be the only cause. But something is producing a material difference and it's hard to say social media isn't a leading one.)