Write a personal essay in APA format on the impact of growing up with social media, how it has affected your mental health specifically, and include a minimum of three scholarly sources to support your claims. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that adequately explains your personal experience with social media use, the ways in which it has impacted your mental health, and what strategies you have employed to combat its negative effects. Additionally, make use of appropriate examples, statistics, and personal anecdotes to further support your argument. The essay should be a minimum of 1000 words, double-spaced, and follow all formatting guidelines as set forth by the APA style guide.
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