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Recent empirical research examining the longitudinal relationship between social media usage patterns—particularly doomscrolling and algorithmic personalization—and anxiety and depression among adolescents and young adults in the post-pandemic era highlights several key findings and nuances. 1. Social Media Use and Mental Health: Strength and Specificity of the Relationship Systematic reviews and meta-analyses consistently demonstrate that problematic or excessive social media use is associated with higher rates of depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescents and young adults, with moderate but statistically significant effect sizes[1][2]. For instance, Shannon et al. found that problematic social media use correlated with depression ($r=0.273$) and anxiety ($r=0.348$)[1]. Notably, these findings persist across various demographic groups, with no clear differences in strength of association by age or gender[1]. Similarly, Hilty et al.’s scoping review points out that shorter, purp