Prolonged and intense use of social media can affect our mental health.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 d...
Help Teens Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media Social media can be a powerful tool for helping teenagers manage their mental health, but spending too much time scrolling or trying to get likes can have a negative impact on teenage mental well-being. If you need more resources to sup...
according to Charmaraman's research, which was published in the Handbook of Adolescent Digital Media Use and Mental Health. Age bans, she said, could disproportionately affect these marginalized groups, who also spend more time on
Riding the emotions on this social media rollercoaster isn’t easy. While the Surgeon General’s warning and recommendations are a step in the right direction, we need a more complex national discussion — involving teens, parents, technology companies, and lawmakers — to properly address social...
Here’s exactly how social media might affect your mental health: Human Connection– it goes without saying that, via extended use of social media, our human connection skills might suffer, a lot. It is important to communicate and build personal connections with other people – after all, it...
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...
How Does Social Media Affect Teens? Social media profoundly influences teenagers, not only shaping their perceptions of self-worth but also impacting their social interactions and mental health. It affects the brain’s reward systems, often leading to behaviors similar to addiction, particularly when ...
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...
For some teens who spend hours online, face-to-face communication can be a struggle. According to some experts, too much social media interaction can affect the critical social skills and the risk-taking that is part of making friends. Part of building a healthy sense of self-esteem is taki...
(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...