Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists

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Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists

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Nature, Published online: 11 December 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-04069-2

Researchers will study the effects of the policy on young people’s mental health, social interactions and political engagement.

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