Problem: Social media use and teen mental health Claim/Position I will defend: Teenagers' social media usage has to be limited. Two supporting reasons: Excessive social media use increases anxiety and depression among teenagers. Teenagers' self-esteem is negatively affected by social media through incessant comparison. Thesis Statement: Social media use for teenagers should be limited as it increases anxiety and depression, and through unhealthy comparison, it also lowers self-esteem. Counterclaim: Social media among teenagers should not be limited Social media enables teenagers to stay in touch with friends and share experiences. With social media, isolated teens can find a community of supportive peers. Rebuttal: Although social media has the potential to keep teens connected to their friends, still excessive use is among the factors associated with higher depression and emotional distress levels. Moreover, virtual support cannot substitute in-person interactions, and if it is based on unrealistic standards, it can even lead to loneliness feelings. bibliographic citation: Khalaf, A. M., Alubied, A. A., Khalaf, A. M., & Rifaey, A. A. (2023). The impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents and young adults: A systematic review. Cureus, 15(8), e42990. Nagata, J. M., Otmar, C. D., Shim, J., Balasubramanian, P., Cheng, C. M., Li, E. J., Al-Shoaibi, A. A. A., Shao, I. Y., Ganson, K. T., Testa, A., Kiss, O., He, J., & Baker, F. Need Assignment Help?