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Social media addiction is a growing concern in America, with teenagers considered the most vulnerable group.
While regarded as 'digital natives', statistics show that adolescents who use social media excessively often end up as victims of mental health issues.
For families and relatives of minors exhibiting symptoms of social media addiction, it is not too late. They may be eligible for compensation that can help their loved ones in their journey toward recovery.
For the young generation of today, opening social media applications such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook has become part of their daily routine. Multiple studies have even proven it.
A recent survey from the Department of Health and Human Services showed that a staggering 95% of young people, aged between 13 and 17 years old, admitted to using at least one social media platform. Furthermore, researchers also found that 1 out of 2 teenagers in the United States spends at least four hours on social media. For reference, an adult spends an average of eight hours working and gets paid.
However, these figures only show the surface of social media addiction among minors, which has been described as a 'national crisis.'
Non-profit group CommonSenseMedia, dedicated to helping parents and children navigate an increasingly more accessible digital world, reported in a 2023 survey that one-third of girls between 11 and 15 years old reported feeling 'addicted' to at least one social media platform.
In 2019, a group of researchers led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health published their study demonstrating the connection between constant social media exposure and mental health problems. They pointed out that adolescents who spend more than 3 hours on social media sites face twice the risk of experiencing anxiety and depression.
A 2025 poll from the Pew Research Center also reported that at least 4 in 10 teens said that using social media sites hurts their sleep and productivity. The same survey also showed that about 1 in 5 teenagers believed social media harms their mental health and their grades.
These numbers tell the grim reality of how excessive use of social media can lead to detrimental effects among adolescents. Most importantly, it suggests how owners behind some of the biggest social networking sites use designs and mechanisms that keep users - in this case, teenagers - engaged. Ultimately, this results in social media addiction.
Some of the most common tactics social media sites use to lure users, including minors, to spend more time on their platforms include the following.
This argument lies at the center of an ongoing Multi-District Litigation (MDL) that seeks to hold social media companies accountable for the harm their platforms caused to America's teenagers.
If you or a loved one believed that social media addiction has adversely affected your lives, then you might be eligible to seek compensation. If you don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place.
Our intake specialists here at Atraxia Law have been providing support to hundreds of individuals for over three decades. With the help of our compassionate and skilled team, we have made the process simple and stress-free so you can focus on things that matter the most. We offer free case evaluations, and if you qualify, we will refer your case to an experienced attorney. Contact us today to get started.