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The TikTokification of Mental Health on Campus

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Despite having this resource that former generations lacked, rates of mental and emotional struggles still continue to rise among younger generations , with rates of major depressive episodes increasing by 63% for American young adults between 2009 and 2017—and social media likely plays a role in this. “I ’ ” says Misha.