"[W]e have sufficient information [on the impact of Facebook's products on well-being] to warrant action now, while we continue to deepen our understanding."

"The impact of Facebook Inc.'s products on people's well-being is a complex topic that we haven't fully understood yet. However, we have sufficient information to warrant action now, while we continue to deepen our understanding." "Despite all the positive effects that FB provides (e.g. meaningful interactions, belonging, social support), there is increasing scientific evidence (particularly in the US, see here and here) that the average net effect of FB on people's well-being is slightly negative. The science here is still early, primarily US based, and relying on self report – we have a lot more we need to learn." "The best external research suggests that the overall impact of Facebook on well-being is negative but small. This does not mean that there aren't aspects of Facebook that are positive for well-being. Facebook is a platform where people can enhance their social relationships and fulfill important needs like belonging, support, accomplishment, and pursuing interests - uniquely powered by access to social connections. However, Facebook can have a negative effect when people feel a lack of control over the experience or when use undermines other positive aspects of life. The science here is still early, primarily US based, and relying on self report – we have a lot more we need to learn." "Instagram. Our current understanding of how using Instagram affects well-being is limited due to fewer external and internal studies. Some work suggests the impact of Instagram on well-being is similar to using Facebook in the moment. Our initial work internally has not found a relationship between well-being on Instagram and time spent on Instagram, although Instagram teens scored worse than adults on general well-being, negative affect (US, UK, BR), loneliness (US, UK, BR), and depression (only in US)." "Problematic Use: Occurs for 3.1% of Facebook MAPMAPMonthly Active PeopleCore Meta engagement metric counting distinct people active on a platform in a month. Paired with DAP in internal goal-setting; the MAP/DAP ratio is used as a measure of how frequently a monthly user returns.Full entry ↗ (US data only), with 55% globally experiencing a milder form of unintentional use (i.e., 'spending too much time on social media')."