Influencer culture

social media use linked to anxiety, depression, loneliness, poor sleep. cyberbullying up, addiction on rise.

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creating a healthier relationship with social media

social media can have a range of effects on well-being — both positive and negative. our guide offers tips on using social media to benefit you.

amid what's being called a youth mental health crisis, is social media facing its own 'tobacco moment'?

after two decades of radically changing the way we interact with others, social media may be facing a turning point.

8 tips to protect your mental health from toxic social media - mpcp

by: olivia cook, crnp, fnp-bc social media is a great way to connect with friends and family, as well as keep up with news and the latest dance craze. while social media is a positive part of many of our lives, this 24/7 connection also has risks for our emotional well-being. in fact, a survey [...]

the impact of social media on teens' mental health

young adults who use social media are three times as likely to suffer from depression. understand social media's negative impact on youth mental health and the importance of healthy social media habits.

pros & cons: impacts of social media on mental health - bmc psychology

the use of social media significantly impacts mental health. it can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of belonging. but it can also lead to tremendous stress, pressure to compare oneself to others, and increased sadness and isolation. mindful use is essential to social media consumption.

social media and mental health

social media plays a big role in modern society, especially for young people—but it’s still pretty new. it’s one of the biggest differences about the way you’re growing up and the way your parents, teachers, and other adults in your life grew up. while you might not be able to imagine a world ever existing without social media, researchers are still learning about its impact on mental health.

social media and youth mental health

it can be difficult for adults who grew up without or with limited social media to get why it’s so important to young people. the technology boom in recent years has created a massive cultural difference between older generations and generation z, who grew up with widespread social media. while it might not seem important to you, social media matters to youth and is a very real part of our world—so it’s important to understand the unique pressures and challenges they face because of it.

tips to help protect your child’s mental health from harmful social media use

the u.s. surgeon general issued a warning about the harmful impacts social media may have on mental health. here are tips to help your child manage.

5 ways social media is affecting your mental health

social media can be a fun distraction. it can also be detrimental to mental health. the use of social media has been connected with destructive social comparison, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, social isolation, and bullying. social media may provide some benefits when limited, but the addictive nature of the cycle of posting, clicking, and liking makes it hard to stop or set boundaries.

center of excellence on social media and mental wellbeing (smmw-coe)

this center is expected to develop and disseminate information, guidance, and training on the impact of children and youth’s social media use (risks and benefits), especially the potential risks social media platforms pose to their mental health; and the clinical and societal interventions that could be used to address these risks. news release announcing the award: 

social media and youth mental health

this advisory describes the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents.

mechanisms linking social media use to adolescent mental health vulnerability - nature reviews psychology

declines in adolescent mental health over the past decade have been attributed to social media, but the empirical evidence is mixed. in this review, orben et al. describe the mechanisms by which social media could amplify the developmental changes that increase adolescents’ mental health vulnerability.

social media

the term social media is generally used to describe internet-based websites and applications where users can participate in conversations, connect with other people, share their thoughts, and otherwise engage in social networking in a virtual environment. between them, social media platforms like facebook, twitter/x, instagram, and tiktok attract billions of daily users around the world.

council post: social media and youth mental health: are you worried yet?

in the absence of industry-wide social media standards, parents, teachers and caretakers can feel a heavy burden to monitor content and screen time.

7 ways to protect your mental health on social media i jed

learn how to take care of your mental health when you're using social media, and when to know when you need help

what the evidence really says about social media’s impact on teens’ mental health

did smartphones actually “destroy” a generation?

while we often use technology because it informs and entertains us, there’s clear evidence that it also has serious, negative side effects on our mental health, including: increased anxiety, higher rates of depression, more loneliness, lower self-esteem, decreased attention spans, and less quality sleep.

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parenting mitigates social media-linked mental health issues

according to a gallup survey, strong parent-teen bonds have a greater impact on teen mental health than social media usage.

what research actually says about social media and kids’ health

here’s what the research has shown about the effect of social media use on kids’ and teens’ mental health.

major psychology group says infinite scrolling, other social media features are ‘particularly risky’ to youth mental health

the american psychological association is calling on technology companies to take more steps to protect adolescents, arguing age restrictions alone don’t address the dangers.

7 ways social media can affect mental health

discover 10 crucial steps to reshape behavioral health policies, integrating care, expanding telehealth, building workforce, and promoting equity for a healthier future.

the worst social media platforms for your mental health

these are the most popular social media platforms that can cause mental health problems and make things worse. are you using one of them? consider this.

social media and mental health | tips and advice

how you experience social media can affect your mental health. find out what help is available if you ever feel overwhelmed by social media.

is social media access among youth the cause of the mental health crisis?

efforts increase to limit social media recently in response to growing concern about its relationship to a mental health crisis among today’s youth.

social media and teen mental health | social media victims law center

social media usage is linked to several severe mental health issues. learn how to protect children from these harmful effects.

can a break from social media improve mental health?

many people want to reduce their social media use. a short break from social media—or limiting use to 15-30 minutes per day—leads to meaningful benefits in mental health.

study: social media use linked to decline in mental health | mit sloan

researchers found a significant link between the presence of facebook and increases in anxiety and depression among college students.

is social media fueling the youth mental health crisis? here's what the data shows

click here for data on social media and the youth mental health crisis, like how social media affects youth suicidality, and get tips for healthy social media usage.

students think social media is fine, but teachers see a mental health minefield

it's important for adults to recognize and understand teens’ perspectives in order to teach healthy social media habits.

online social networking and mental health

during the past decade, online social networking has caused profound changes in the way people communicate and interact. it is unclear, however, whether some of these changes may affect certain normal aspects of human behavior and cause psychiatric disorders. ...

social media use and adult depression | harvard magazine

a survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.

the negative impact of social media and smartphones on children’s mental health | brookings

on april 9, brookings will host a chat with jonathan haidt to discuss the negative effects of social media on children's mental health.

how to help your teen navigate social media

find out how to help limit the negative impact of these popular apps on your teenager.

link between excessive social media use and psychiatric disorders

mental health disorders are an emerging challenge with the progressively increasing usage of social media platforms. social media use is the second leading cause of disability among psychiatric disorders. a great deal of literature has tried to establish ...

six ways social media negatively affects your mental health without you even knowing

documenting your every move on social media can take its toll

social media addiction and mental health: the growing concern for youth well-being | stanford law school

kenta minamitani, stanford llm 2024 the growing mental health crisis and social media mental health problems have become a major public health issue i

how social media affects your teen’s mental health: a parent’s guide

a 2023 u.s. surgeon general advisory cited growing concerns that social media use impacts young people’s mental health. yale experts offer advice to parents.

how social media impacts your mental health

the majority of americans use social media, but how is online activity affecting their mental health? find out how social media and mental health are intertwined.

survey finds many americans are concerned about how social media is impacting their mental health

a new cvs health/morning consult survey finds many americans are thinking about their mental health, and how social media is impacting their lives.

social media and mental health

over the last two decades, the mental health of adolescents and young adults in many countries has worsened considerably. this column looks at the role that social media has played in this, focusing on facebook. using the gradual expansion of the website across us colleges as a natural experiment, the authors find that students were more likely to report that mental health issues negatively affected their academic performance after facebook was introduced at their college, with evidence suggesting that the effects operated through unfavourable social comparison.

is social media threatening teens’ mental health and well-being?

too much time spent on social media could increase depression, anxiety, and social isolation, especially among young people.

social media is driving teen mental health crisis, surgeon general warns

advisory calls attention to growing concerns about the link between social media use and depression and anxiety in children and adolescents.

american black journal | the effects of social media on teens’ mental health | season 51 | episode 41 | pbs

how does social media effect teens' mental health? zion williams searches for the answers.

social media and mental health: social media addiction

excessive use of social media can fuel anxiety, depression, fomo and other mental health issues. here’s how to change your habits for the better.

social media & its effect on children's mental health

in this article we explore the effect that social media has on our children's mental health. this article also discusses useful techniques to counter those dangers and make social media and useful tool.

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