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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 23 March 2026; Created: 23 March 2026; Last Updated: 23 March 2026

Heavy usage of certain types of social media may be contributing to a drop in youth well-being, according to Gallup’s new World Happiness Report.
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Posted: 2026-03-20 06:34:00

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