Social media has offered a way through which we can connect with people all over the world. Moreover, it has given us the opportunity to find people we can relate to, as well as to look deeper into the lives of
The effect of social media on the mental health of America’s youth is an urgent public health issue, warns the Surgeon General in an advisory released this past May. “Teens who use social media for more than three hours a day face double the risk of depression and anxiety symptoms, whic...
How does social media affect teenagers? Like any form of technology, social media has both an upside and a downside. And when it comes to the social media effects on teens, there are significant pros and cons to take into account. On the plus side, platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Instagra...
There's growing evidence that social media can lead to harassment, affect body image, and exacerbate mental health issues. "Teens, in particular, that are on social media and technology for an hour or two or more are actually more likely to experience anxiety, depression, isolation," said Dr...
(RxWiki News) Teens who spend a lot of time using social media may face a raised risk of mental health problems, according to a new study. The authors of this study examined nearly 6,600 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 in the United States. The study participants self-reported...
This study shows that anxiety and depression symptoms mediate the relationship between social media and e-cigarette use among youth and support the growing concern that frequent social media use may negatively affect youth health. Introduction The e-cigarette industry in the United States has been gro...
young people and old is the epitome of a double-edged sword. With every social media platform having so many positive and negative effects, it’s important that we take a hard look at social media, social networking, and mental health. But how does social media affect mental health, ...
young people and old is the epitome of a double-edged sword. With every social media platform having so many positive and negative effects, it’s important that we take a hard look at social media, social networking, and mental health. But how does social media affect mental health, ...
Social media is full of catchy mental health advice. Some of it resonates deeply, leaving us feeling encouraged or inspired. But not all popular advice is good advice. Some of these well-meaning messages oversimplify complex issues, misunderstand mental health science, or...
“Many teens in relationships view social media as a place where they can feel more connected with the daily events in there significant other’s life, share emotional connections, and let their significant other know they care” (Lenhart, Anderson, and Smith). However, the ease of access ...