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Student Mental Health & Social Media. - Coggle Diagram
Student Mental Health & Social Media.
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Positive Impacts
Connection & Support
→ Online therapy communities (💡 N)
→ Reduced loneliness for international students (💡 N)
→ Peer support groups (💡 N)
Awareness & Learning
→ Mental health campaigns (🌿 R)
→ Coping strategies & mindfulness apps (🌿 R)
→ Exposure to diverse perspectives (🌿 R)
Motivation & Inspiration
→ Inspirational reels & stories (💡 N)
→ Role models sharing journeys (💡 N)
→ Educational podcasts & YouTube (💡 N)
❌ Negative Impacts
Addiction & Overuse
→ Sleep disruption (🌿 R)
→ Habitual checking = stress (🌿 R)
→ Reduced academic focus (🌿 R)
Comparison & Self-Esteem
→ Unrealistic standards (💡 N)
→ Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) (💡 N)
→ Cyberbullying (💡 N)
Anxiety & Depression Triggers
→ Online harassment (🌿 R)
→ Pressure to maintain “perfect” image (🌿 R)
→ Negative news cycles (🌿 R)
⚖️ Neutral / Mixed Effects*
Distraction vs. Stress Relief
→ Short breaks = refresh focus (💡 N)
→ Overuse = procrastination (💡 N)
Awareness vs. Overload
→ Information fatigue (🌿 R)
→ Empathy from learning (🌿 R)
Social Validation
→ Likes & comments boost confidence (💡 N)
→ Over-reliance lowers self-worth (💡 N)
🛠️ Coping & Management Strategies
Digital Well-being Tools
→ Screen time limits (🌿 R)
→ App blockers (🌿 R)
Healthy Social Media Use
→ Follow positive pages (💡 N)
→ Curate feeds (💡 N)
Offline Alternatives
→ Campus wellness programs (🌿 R)
→ In-person student clubs/sports (🌿 R)
📊 Research & Evidence
Research: Depression, self-harm, suicide (Twenge, 2020) (💡 N)
Studies on peer support (🌿 R)
Surveys on screen time & well-being (💡 N)