There's a few things I want to say about this, but I'll stay in my research lane (and in theme with #Pride):
The effects of social media on mental health is mixed. But we know that social media can be an avenue for 2SLGBTQ+ kids to find community and support where it otherwise does not exist.
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Canada is getting ready to ban social media for kids under 16. The quote going around by cabinet minister Marc Miller: "it's obvious why it's a priority. Kids are dying."
Every death by suicide is a tragedy but the numbers don't support this claim. I pulled Statistics Canada data to illustrate:
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