The effect of social media on the mental health of America’s youth is an urgent public health issue, warns the Surgeon General in an advisory released this past May. “Teens who use social media for more than three hours a day face double the risk of depression and anxiety symptoms, whic...
However, the efficacy of social media-based bibliotherapy remains untested. Aim: This study aims to test the efficacy of social media-based bibliotherapy on improving the mental health of informal caregivers of people with dementia through a randomized controlled trial. Methods: A total of 60 ...
Social media can have an impact on mental health. Learn signs of trouble and ways to use technology to improve your mental well-being.
“We found that many young people were compelled to self-monitor their social media use because of their own emotional experiences with it,” said Jane Harness, D.O., a child and adolescent psychiatrist at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. “Often this...
To better understand the mental health crisis linked to social media, it is essential to explore several key media and communication theories: 1. TheAttention Economy The attention economy is a concept that explains how platforms like Instagram and TikTok monetize user engagement. In this economy, ...
近年来，社交媒体平台的兴起显著改变了我们交流、分享信息和与他人联系的方式。尽管社交媒体有其益处，但它也对我们的心理健康产生了深远影响。认识和理解这些影响是确保与这些平台保持平衡和健康关系的重要一环。One of the primary impacts of social media on mental health is the development of unrealistic ...
Most of us use some form of social media nowadays, whether that is Facebook, 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 child...
Social media platforms provide a breeding ground for cyberbullying and harassment, which can have serious implications for mental health. The anonymity and perceived distance that social media offers can embolden individuals to engage in hurtful behavior towards others. Cyberbullying can lead to feelings...
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...
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...