Oxford Study Finds No Significant Link Between Internet Use and Poor Mental Health

Researchers call for more collaboration with tech companies for comprehensive data access.

Researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute have conducted one of the largest studies on mental health and internet use, finding no significant link between internet access and poor mental health.
The study analyzed data from two million people aged 15 to 89 in 168 countries over the past two decades.
The researchers, however, did not distinguish between different types of internet platforms, such as social media and gaming.
The study acknowledges its limitations, stating that crucial data is held by private companies and not accessible for independent research.
The researchers call for increased collaboration between independent scientists and the internet-technology sector for a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between internet use and mental health.