Effects of social media on mental health

Effects of social media on mental health

Introduction

• Personal interest
• Hypothesis : social media has a negative impact on mental health
• Main goals : Investigate the impact of social media on mental health and propose strategies for managing and mitigating its adverse effects.

Studies have found that using social media platforms can have a detrimental effect on the psychological health of its users.

Social Media Use and Its Connection to Mental Health: A Systematic Review (Fazida Karim 2020)

The positive effects of social media

• Building Relationships
• Finding Your Voice
• Spreading News
• Building business
• Learning and Education
• Creativity

The negative aspects of social media

• Increased anxiety and depression
• Addiction
• Cyberbullying and harassment
• Social isolation
• Sleep disruption
• Body image issues
• Fear of missing out (FOMO)

Modifying social media use to improve mental health

1) Reduce time online

2) Use social media mindfully

3) Spend more time with offline friends

4) Engage in offline activities

5) Curate your feed

6) Seek professional help if needed

Survey

The online survey garnered responses from a total of 15 participants. The age distribution of the respondents was as follows: 10 individuals aged between 17-20 years, 3 respondents above 20 years, and 2 respondents in the 13–16-year age bracket. Gender representation among participants included 7 females and 8 males. Many of the respondents, 14 in total, identified as students, while one respondent reported being employed.

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