Mental healthSuicideEmpathyVaguebookingIn recent years many parents, advocates and policy makers have expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impact of social media use. Some studies have indicated that social media use may be tied to negative mental health outcomes, including suicidality, ...
A new McKinsey Health Institute survey finds that Gen Z’s social media engagement can feel negative but can also help with finding mental health support and connectivity.(12 pages)Much like many relationships a person might have between ages 18 and 24, the relationship a young person has with...
However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that social media use causes mental health problems, even if it can exacerbate them. It could be that people with mental health problems find it harder to go outside, and so use social media as a substitute. In other words, social media may actually...
The use of social media can be viewed as both a protective and a risk factor for mental health. For example, the support gained from social media may ameliorate feelings of loneliness or lack of offline social interaction, and help prevent the onset of mental health issues. While in other ...
Overall, our goal was to consider the role of social media as a potentially viable intervention platform for offering support to persons with mental disorders, promoting engagement and retention in care, and enhancing existing mental health services, while balancing the need for safety. Given this ...
According to a survey conducted in the United States in March 2024, 35 percent of adults reported that they had taken an extended break from social media because it was harming their mental health. Overall, 51 percent of respondents had never taken an extended break from social networks fo...
Social Media and Mental Health Does social media make us depressed or anxious, or worsen our self-esteem? Many laypeople are convinced that it does, either based on their own personal experience or in light of the worsening mental health crisis among teens and young adults, many of whom hav...
Ironically, given the very name of it, spending excessive time onsocialmedia can actually lead to isolation and loneliness. The latest research also shows it can exacerbate existing mental health problems likedepression and anxiety. Young adults are especially susceptible to these negative effects. A...
Scientists have stated that young adults who spent more than five hours per day using social media were 2.8 times as likely to become depressed within six months – compared to those who used social media for less than two hours per day. ...
Youths often modify social media settings to safeguard their mental health, but experts see a need for more guidance, especially as platforms differ in features. In this article, experts provide strategies to optimize and manage social media settings for children, teens, and young adults...