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How Could Social Media Affects Mental Health - Coggle Diagram
How Could Social Media Affects Mental Health
Increases sense of belonging
May lead to depression, because of cyberbullying and negative feedback.
Could potentially lead to addiction
Constant exposure to curated and often unrealistic portrayals of life can also contribute to anxiety and a fear of missing out (FOMO).
Could potentially affect sleep cycles, due to the use at midnight
Could cause loneliness
This could also lead to the reduction of grades, as more focus will on social media than on studies.
Source:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1684/
Source Used:
https://www.jmir.org/2017/6/e228/
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm
Fear of missing out (FOMO) and social media addiction. While FOMO has been around far longer than social media, sites such as Facebook and Instagram seem to exacerbate feelings that others are having more fun or living better lives than you are.
Excessive use of social media can lead to addiction, characterized by an uncontrollable urge to use social media at the expense of other activities and responsibilities.
Cyberbullying is another serious concern, as social media can be a platform for harassment and abuse, particularly among young people.
People often compare their lives to the seemingly perfect lives presented by others on social media, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and depression.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teens-and-social-media-use/art-20474437
Social media use may have negative effects on some teens. It might:
Distract from homework, exercise and family activities.
Disrupt sleep.
Lead to information that is biased or not correct.
Become a means to spread rumors or share too much personal information.
Lead some teens to form views about other people's lives or bodies that aren't realistic.
Expose some teens to online predators, who might try to exploit or extort them.
Expose some teens to cyberbullying, which can raise the risk of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
While social media can offer valuable support and connectivity, it also poses risks to mental health through mechanisms like social comparison, cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to unrealistic life portrayals.
https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health