Social media has significant negative effects on youth, including increased rates of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, often due to cyberbullying, exposure to unrealistic body images, and comparison to curated online lives. It can also lead to poor sleep habits, addiction, and a decline in physical activity due to overuse, which often involves spending more than three hours a day on these platforms. Conversely, social media can offer some benefits like enhanced communication, information sharing, and networking opportunities.
Negative effects
Mental health: Social media use is linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
Body image and self-esteem: Exposure to edited, "picture-perfect" images can lead to negative body image, body dissatisfaction, and low self-esteem.
Cyberbullying: Platforms can be a venue for online harassment, which is linked to mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts.
Addiction and behavior: The dopamine-releasing nature of social media can lead to compulsive use and addiction, and the developing adolescent brain is particularly sensitive to social rewards.
Sleep disruption: Spending excessive time on social media, especially late at night, disrupts sleep patterns.
Unrealistic expectations: It can create a distorted perception of reality and foster unrealistic views of other people's lives.
Positive effects
Communication and connection: It can help youth connect with others, build communities, and stay in touch.
Information and education: Social media can be a tool for information sharing and provide educational opportunities.
Networking: It can offer networking opportunities for young people.
Awareness: It can help individuals become more aware of certain topics and social issues.
This week we would like to highlight Kid' Mental Health Foundation if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/technology-and-social-media/social-media-and-kids
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