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Update news social media addiction
Could young people simply switch off social media? A 54-hour experiment suggests that for many, staying away from Facebook and TikTok is harder than it sounds.
Young Vietnamese describe sleepless nights and fading concentration as short-video habits spiral, while experts warn AI-generated content could make the addictive cycle even harder to break.
Experts say banning social media is not the most effective way to protect children online and may instead push them toward less regulated digital spaces.
The National Children's Hospital has recently received more child patients with mental illnesses attributed to the increased screen time they spent during the COVID-19 pandemic when outdoor physical social activities were limited.