Mental health disorders, also known as mental illnesses, are the conditions that most affect and paralyze millions of people around the world. One of the symptoms of people with mental health disorders has a habit of wanting to be alone. This causes mental patients to seek online media ...
Social media and mental health: Content, sleep, and screen time July 2, 2024 By Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor News Video A discussion evaluating how social media can impact an individual's mental health, and what specific elements of social media could be causing it. This is a modal ...
Despite those numerous positive attributes, social media has some pretty distinct, and often severe, drawbacks as well. When looking at how social media affects mental health, it’s essential we look at both sides and really begin to scrutinize the unhealthy aspects. “If someone tends to spend...
Yes. I don't think I'm addicted, but I definitely spend more time on social media than I'd like to. However, there are plenty of studies out there looking at how social media affects mental health, with some saying it can be as addictiv...
Social media use among 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 affec...
In the six insights below, MHI delves deeper into the ways in which mental health, technology, and social media intersect for our respondents (see sidebar “Methodology” for further detail). This survey covered additional topics such as climate change and spiritual health (for selected insights...
However, caution is warranted, as numerous studies highlight risks of social media use for mental health. In this commentary, we consider the role of social media as a potentially viable intervention platform for offering support to persons with mental disorders, promoting engagement and retention ...
This phenomenon has been linked to the development of eating disorders and other mental health issues. In addition to body image concerns, social media can also contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. The pressure to maintain an active online presence, garner likes and validation, and ...
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It's the height of summer break, and as students decompress from the school year, they also have more time for scrolling social media. What effect do these platforms have on the young people's mental health? Ad In late May, the U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy publishe...