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This op-ed discusses how screen time is known to cause anxiety and feelings of loneliness, especially when spent on social media. Anxiety and loneliness generate an array of symptoms. Overuse of smartphones and social media increase the likelihood of social isolation, causing individuals to be stuck in a loop. In order to combat social isolation, particularly since the pandemic, individuals and parents need to be made aware of harmful effects. By gaining understanding, we can become more intentional with how much time is spent on social media and on our phones in general.