
Number of teens who ‘don’t enjoy life’ has doubled with social media
Nearly half of 8th, 10th and 12th graders agree with phrases like “I can’t do anything right,” “I do not enjoy life” and “My life is not useful”—twice as many as did a decade ago.

Nearly half of teens say they agree with phrases like “I can’t do anything right,” “I do not enjoy life” and “My life is not useful” — roughly twice as many as did just a decade ago.
“These are staggering numbers, just enormous increases,” psychologist and generational expert Dr. Jean Twenge told The Post. “And parents are rightfully very concerned about their children’s mental health.”