A Case for Protecting Youth from the Harmful Mental Effects of Social MediaMcClure, KaidynChapman Law Review
A recentadvisoryissued by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls attention to the potential harmful effects social media has on children’s mental health. According to the report,95% of teensages 13-17 say they use social media, with more than a third saying they use it “a...
Harmful social media content can take many forms, including the spreading of mis- and disinformation, posts about terrorism and those that glamorize suicide, hate speech against women, immigrants and minority groups, and viral challenges that put young people’s health at risk. While several...
Although it’s not easy, we must be aware of how our tongue can wreak havoc on the world around us. “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” (Proverbs 18:21) With this in mind, let’s consider 5 truly harmful effects of gossip....
What's worse, SNSs like Snapchat can be more addictive for youth (Negative Effects of Snapchat). Therefore, I strongly argue that the use of SNSs should be strictly controlled.In conclusion, we admit the convenience bringing by social networking sites, but in light of the reasons mentioned ...
Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who has become increasingly transphobic in her views, was a vocal proponent of the Cass Review on social media. The review has also bolstered the growing anti-trans and broader anti-LGBTIQ movement in the UK, which has seen the government failing to pass a ...
My living room piano speaks loudly through its stillness. Drawn to the haunting beauty of its polished black wood, visitors would constantly inquire about the dust on its keys. As its former player, I was expected to replace the quiet with a symphony...
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Mental health professionals need to be aware of these potentially negative effects of violent video games when assessing patients who present with aggression. There is a need for prospective, long-term studies similar to those evaluating the effects of television and film violence on children and ...
The skin care obsession offers a window into the role social media plays in the lives of today’s youth and how it shapes the ideals and insecurities of girls in particular. Girls are experiencing high levels of sadness and hopelessness. Whether social media exposure causes...