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The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

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Social media has become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, but what impact is it having on our mental health? There is a growing body of research that suggests social media use may be linked to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.

On the other hand, some argue that social media can have positive effects, such as providing a sense of community and support, and connecting individuals with similar interests and experiences.

What do you think? Has social media impacted your mental health in any way? How do you manage your social media use to ensure it doesn't negatively impact your well-being? Do you believe social media has a net positive or negative effect on mental health?

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  • There are quite a few articles about this online for example:

    "Pros & cons: impacts of social media on mental health

    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. ... ":

    https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-023-01243-x


    "Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says":

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55826238

    What do you think? - It can be posive to many people but can be damaging to others.
    Has social media impacted your mental health in any way? - I try to use it in such a way that unwanted effects are minimised.
    How do you manage your social media use to ensure it doesn't negatively impact your well-being? -  I don't feel the need to comment on just about everything.  Think at least twice about  what I post before posting in case something I post could be misconstrued.  I tend to steer clear of expressing strong opinions or making critical or sarastic comments about others.  I don't give away too much personal information which could make me a target for criminals etc.  I realise that sometimes things that I post won't have a lot of "likes" or replies and not to feel disappointed.
    Do you believe social media has a net positive or negative effect on mental health? - Depends on degree of use, I think there is an optimum point with it.

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  • There are quite a few articles about this online for example:

    "Pros & cons: impacts of social media on mental health

    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. ... ":

    https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-023-01243-x


    "Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says":

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55826238

    What do you think? - It can be posive to many people but can be damaging to others.
    Has social media impacted your mental health in any way? - I try to use it in such a way that unwanted effects are minimised.
    How do you manage your social media use to ensure it doesn't negatively impact your well-being? -  I don't feel the need to comment on just about everything.  Think at least twice about  what I post before posting in case something I post could be misconstrued.  I tend to steer clear of expressing strong opinions or making critical or sarastic comments about others.  I don't give away too much personal information which could make me a target for criminals etc.  I realise that sometimes things that I post won't have a lot of "likes" or replies and not to feel disappointed.
    Do you believe social media has a net positive or negative effect on mental health? - Depends on degree of use, I think there is an optimum point with it.

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