Title: "Exploring the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Mental Health in Adolescents"

This study investigates the relationship between social media use and mental health outcomes in adolescents aged 13-18. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1,000 adolescents from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, measuring social media usage patterns, depression symptoms, anxiety levels, and self-esteem. Our analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between daily social media use duration and depression symptoms (r = 0.45, p < 0.01). Additionally, we found that adolescents who reported using social media primarily for social comparison had lower self-esteem scores compared to those who used it for communication and information-seeking. However, the relationship between social media use and anxiety was less clear, suggesting the need for further research. These findings underscore the importance of developing targeted interventions to promote healthy social media habits among adolescents and highlight the need for longitudinal studies to establish causality.