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Research from 2020 indicates a strong association between high-frequency social media use and increased high-risk behaviors (HRB) among adolescents, including significant self-harm ideation and digital sexting. Key risks include content exposure, unsafe contact, and risky conduct, with, for instance, nearly 20% of surveyed adolescents reporting self-harm thoughts. For a detailed analysis of this topic, read the study at JMIR Publications .