Social media can have an impact on mental health. Learn signs of trouble and ways to use technology to improve your mental well-being.
MediaTechnologyPsychologyPsychiatric disordersDepression, anxiety and suicidality have all sharply increased in adolescents over the past decade1. So, too, has the amount of time that young people spend online (see 'Troubling trends'). Partly because of fears that there's a link between these ...
However, social media also comes with cons, as millennials often experience the effects of social comparison, leading to feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and the fear of missing out (FOMO).This leads to mental health troubles, but they are a generation more open to discussions about it through...
Alongside issues such as the pandemic, lack of exercise, and arguing with parents, the report examines how social media affects both boys and girls. For instance, it says that one in three girls are unhappy with their appearance by age 14, compared to one in seven at the end of primary...
(FOMO).This phenomenon was first identified back in 1996, but its prominence increased with the arrival of social media. FOMO refers to the feeling that others are having a better time and living better lives. It’s accompanied by jealousy and envy, as well as affects the person’s self-...
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NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas) -Teenagers today face high rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. There's growing evidence that social media can lead to harassment, affect body image, and exacerbate mental health issues.Getty Images/iStockphoto ...
How social media affects mental health There's no denying we benefit a lot from social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and TikTok keep us connected to friends and family, while also serving as an outlet to find inspiring people. However, the constant...
There has so far been no evidence supporting the view that the amount of time spent on social media affects mental health in young people, says Chloe Berryman of the University of Central Florida in the US. She is the lead author of a study in Springer's journal Psychiatric Quarterly that...
Researchers are working on a way to better support people living with mental health concerns by analyzing their social media posts.