The trouble with the scientific evidence behind the social media ban in Australia is that there is not more of it.

This feels wrong on every level. We have all heard the stories - there are so many, you can hardly avoid them. And everyone who's ever used social media knows it can be frustrating, to put it mildly.

Sure, it has its benefits. But it often feels empty, addictive or actively undermining. And that's even before you get to its more dangerous side, in particular for children - sexual predators, say, or disturbing and inappropriate content.

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What's more, there's a worrying trend around the world which common sense tells you can only be explained by social media.

Teenage mental health is in decline, especially among young girls. In Australia

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