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Instagram feature to help teens stop obsessing over unhealthy content

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Research has found that teenagers who spend a lot of time on Instagram will also obsess over their looks, weight, social class and many other unhealthy things which often lead to depression. Instagram is working on a feature that might help young people have a healthier relationship with the content they get exposed to online.
17 Jun 2022 English South Africa Christianity · Society & Culture

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