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Social media is harming the mental health of teenagers. The state has to…
Social media is harming the mental health of teenagers. The state has to act.
Pressure
on teenagers
Emotionally invested in social media
FOMO
Pressure to...
be perfect
look perfect
act perfect
have the perfect body
have the perfect group of friends
have the perfect amount of likes
...
Respond immediately
Consequences
Pressure to be available 24/7
Use phone during the night
lack of sleep (7,5 instead of 9,5)
Risk of anxiety
Even more for teenage girls !
depression
More likely to catch colds, flu and gastroenteritis
Tired & irritable
--> Health problems
Seeking comfort on social media rather than family
Self-loathing
Bullying
Solutions?
PSHE
(Personal, social and health education)
State has to act !