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Study Finds Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Higher Mental Health Risks Among Young Canadian Men
The survey of 2,000 men found social media use above 3 hours a day was linked to higher anxiety, depression, anger and suicidal ideation.
- On Wednesday, the Canadian Men's Health Foundation released a national survey of 2,000 Canadian men aged 19-44, finding that 53% report using social media more than 3 hours daily.
- Conducted between April 8 and 14, 2026, the study by the Canadian Men's Health Foundation and Intensions Consulting builds on previous academic research to analyze how digital habits affect mental health.
- Frequent social media use more than doubles the risk of moderate to high anxiety and nearly triples the risk of moderate to severe depression among Canadian men.
- Heavy users face triple the risk of problem anger and triple the likelihood of suicidal ideation compared to lighter users.
- CMHF President and CEO Kenton Boston called the findings a "sobering lens" on social media's impact, saying the organization uses such data to tailor support programs to men's specific needs.
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New study finds a majority of younger men spend an unhealthy amount of time on social media, significantly impacting their mental health
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latest research shows more than half of young Canadian men spend over 3 hours a day on social media which significantly increases their risk of poor mental health.
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