The truth is, social media and mental health can affect us all in a negative way if we let it. It’s something everyone needs to be aware of. Then, if it becomes a problem, it can be addressed right away. There are a number of proactive measures you can take to ensure the time y...
The truth is, social media and mental health can affect us all in a negative way if we let it. It’s something everyone needs to be aware of. Then, if it becomes a problem, it can be addressed right away. There are a number of proactive measures you can take to ensure the time y...
Does social media make us depressed oranxious, or worsen ourself-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 have spent a significant portion of the...
Across the USA and globally, very few people living with mental illness have access to adequate mental health services (Patel et al.2018). The wide reach and near ubiquitous use of social media platforms may afford novel opportunities to address these shortfalls in existing mental health care, ...
8. Worsening mental health conditions Rather than serving as an escape or source of comfort, excessive social media use can amplify feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. A decline in mental well-being can make it harder to develop resilience, empathy, and effective interpersonal skills....
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Stress is widely recognised as an important risk factor both for negative physical and mental health outcomes (O'Connor, Thayer, & Vedhara, 2021) and stress can play a key role in worsening mental health outcomes for university students (Krendl, 2023). Various factors have been reported as ...
Want more stories about social media and mental health in your inbox? Sign up for Mashable'sTop Stories newsletterstoday. The advisory is the latest effort to draw attention to worsening mental health amongst adolescents and teens. Earlier this month, theAmerican Psychological Association issued new ...
While such messaging is not necessarily incorrect, it can still result in negative consequences like worsening mental health or incorrect treatment [54, 56]. Furthermore, non-expert health advice in general can exacerbate confusion and worsen health conditions [56, 57]. Current research has yet ...
Alex’s DBT therapist taught him valuable skills, but he struggled to implement them. The constant demands and addictive character of social media proved overwhelming, leading to declining grades and worsening depression. Recognizing the need for more intensive care, Alex was referred to ...