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Teens and young adults:
In their own words

August 2, 2018 By Susannah Fox Leave a Comment

Teens and young adults: In their own words

The Hopelab/Well Being Trust report is based on a nationally-representative online survey which we designed to have as many open-end questions as we could squeeze into it. We were overwhelmed (in a good way) with the responses.

Hundreds of teens and young adults shared vignettes about how they are managing their health, both physical and emotional, using mobile apps, seeking peer health advice, and by curating their social media feeds.

Here’s a sample of the quotes that will stick with me (and please feel free to grab these for your own social media posts):

Social media makes things worse because I have told myself time and time again that I wouldn't spend so much time mindlessly scrolling through other people's lives. - 22 year old

“Sometimes I am aware of how bad [social media] makes me feel but I keep using it just because I want to continue my self-loathing.” – 22-year-old “Social media makes me laugh and keeps me distracted so that I have time to breathe and collect myself.” – 22-year-old

Social media directs my focus elsewhere. I can laugh at other people being silly, or animals being cute.

I use an app for depression

People are always traveling and I'm busy cleaning toilets.

Special thanks to my niece Katie Fox for creating these!

To read more quotes, please see the “In their own words” sections of the report:

  • Young people, online health information, and peer-to-peer resources
  • Teens and young adults share about their favorite mobile health apps
  • Young people, depression, and online health resources
  • Teens and young adults on the positive aspects of using social media when feeling depressed, stressed, or anxious
  • Teens and young adults on the negative aspects of using social media when feeling depressed, stressed, or anxious

Related articles:

  • How Healthcare Leaders Can Fuel Care for the Next Generation
  • Peer health advice among teens and young adults
  • Digital health practices among teens and young adults in the U.S.

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