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SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH - Coggle Diagram
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH
THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Find new friends and communities; network with other people who share similar
interests or ambitions.
Join or promote worthwhile causes; raise awareness on important issues.
Communicate and stay up to date with family and friends around the world.
Seek or offer emotional support during tough times
Find vital social connection if you live in a remote area, for example, or have limited
independence, social anxiety, or are part of a marginalized group.
MODIFYING SOCIAL MEDIA USE TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
Spend more time with offline friends
Change your focus
Express gratitude
Reduce time online
THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Isolation
Depression and anxiety
Fear of missing out (FOMO)
Cyberbullying
Inadequacy about your life or appearance
Self-absorption
SIGNS THAT SOCIAL MEDIA IS IMPACTING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Spending more time on social media than with real world friends
Comparing yourself unfavorably with others on social media
Experiencing cyberbullying
Being distracted at school or work
Having no time for self-reflection
Engaging in risky behavior in order to gain likes
Suffering from sleep problems
Worsening symptoms of anxiety or depression