The mental health crisis among social media users is a complex issue influenced by both psychological and structural factors. Social media is structured to keep users engaged, often at the expense of their well-being. Features like “likes,” comments, and shares turn social interaction into a p...
Mainly social interaction. It can put you in touch with old friends, enhance communication with loved ones, and offer you access to a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. Why is social media bad?The negative effects of social media and mental health include potentially becoming self-absorbed,...
recent years, the rise of social media platforms has significantly transformed the way we communicate, share information, and connect with others. While social media has its benefits, it also has a profound impact on our mental health. It is important to acknowledge and understand these effects ...
Mainly social interaction. It can put you in touch with old friends, enhance communication with loved ones, and offer you access to a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. Why is social media bad?The negative effects of social media and mental health include potentially becoming self-absorbed,...
Social interactionsare a fundamental aspect of human existence, from the interactions between a child and their parent, to world leaders on the global stage. The nature and quality of social interaction is strongly related to mental well-being (Schilbach, 2016). Quantifying and, therefore, improvin...
78 Some studies have supported the rich-get-richer view of online communication (ie, those who already have strong offline friendships might benefit most from digital interaction), whereas those with a liability to mental health issues might be more susceptible to the negative effects78 (eg, ...
Mental health is one of the most important and most researched topics in the social sciences. Today it seems that this topic is more important than before, and the number of people who have a mental health problem and who are aware of the importance of t
Social anxiety is highly prevalent among nursing students and is associated with poor mental health. However, the underlying mechanism in such an association remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the potential mediating role of social intelligence
A total of four main effects and 12 primary interaction models were tested. We also tested an additional nine secondary interaction models using the subscales of the DASS-21. Following initial regression analyses, model residuals were analyzed in order to determine whether they met the assumptions ...
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Clinical Psychologist and MentalHealth.com’s Medical Content Director is concerned about the impact of a reduction in human interaction and connection. “Humans are social creatures,” explains Hanson, “we develop our sense of Self through relationships with others. Interactions ...