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 wit...
X formally known as Twitter, Instagram or even just WhatsApp. However, there is growing evidence that our social media use may be having a damaging effect on our mental health. This is particularly true for children—and our pages onSafe Social Networking Tips for Children, andSocial Media fo...
However, there are plenty of studies out there looking at how social media affects mental health with some saying it can be as addictive as gambling. 然而,有很多研究都在分析社交媒体是如何影响心理健康的,有些研究认为社交媒体可能会像赌博一样让人上瘾。 Research in the US has found that adolescent...
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 adult...
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 Mediaand Mental Health: An Overview By 2023 and 2024, the alarm over the impact of social media on mental health had reached a fever pitch with growing concerns about adolescents and young adults. The connection of heavy use of social media to increased rates of anxiety, depression, an...
Rapid growth in social media use among young adults has raised concerns about its possible impact on mental health and wellbeing, particularly among university student populations where the prevalence of mental health issues is also rising. Using qualitative approaches, this study identified the ways ...
There are concerns about the potential detrimental effects of adolescents' social media use (SMU) on their mental health. Using a three-wave longitudinal study among 2109 secondary school adolescents (Mage = 13.1, SDage = 0.8), the present study examined whether high SMU intensity and addiction-...
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...