The social networking giant has countered that the news organization misunderstood the purpose of the report and its findings.
The documents were also provided to Congress by a person seeking whistleblower status, the Journal said.
Teens also said Instagram increased rates of anxiety and depression, the Journal reported, citing company documents.
On Oct. 5, a Facebook whistleblower is scheduled to testify before US lawmakers.
The whistleblower, who hasn’t been identified, will be interviews on60 Minuteson Oct. 3.
