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How Social Media Affects Your Teen’s Mental Health: A Parent’s Guide17 June 2024
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“In the spring of 2023, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, released an advisory called Social Media and Youth Mental Health, in which he says there is growing evidence that social media is causing harm to young people’s mental health. Soon after, the American Psychological Association (APA) issued its own health advisory.”
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Studies show that social media can have harmful effects on people's mental health25 July 2019
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“And whether the effect is good or bad, or maybe just both, it's important to understand the effect the media has on some people.”
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“Recent research points to the connection between social media use and well-being, particularly when the use is excessive. For some people, popular social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram have an association with certain mental health conditions, including depression.”
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“Seek evidence-based support for stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns that arise from social media usage. Social media anxiety is a common phenomenon, especially among young adults and adolescents who spend excessive amounts of time on social media. This is a form of stress and anxiety caused by the nature of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, for example.”
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Understanding the Links Between Social Media and Depression
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“While there are many hypotheses about why these rates have risen so dramatically, one common scapegoat is social media use. Adolescent use of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat have grown almost in lockstep with the rate of mental health problems, and epidemiological studies have shown a strong correlation between their use and symptoms of depression.”
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“Research suggests a strong connection between social media use and various mental health issues, including anxiety. The widespread use of social media platforms may contribute to the growing mental health crisis among young people, in particular. Below, we examine the potential link between social media and anxiety in teens and adolescents.”
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“Increased anxiety, depression, and emotional fatigue have become byproducts [1]. This trade-off makes intentional, mindful use not optional, but essential for protecting mental health. Social media presents meaningful mental health risks. Social comparison, constant connectivity, and algorithm-driven engagement can contribute to anxiety, depression, and reduced self-esteem.”
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“Still, roughly 1 in 5 say social media sites hurt their mental health, and growing shares think they harm people their age Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives.”
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“Social media use can lead to low quality sleep and harm mental health. It has associations with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Positive effects of social media use can include connecting individuals and communities, sharing information, and providing an outlet for creativity.”
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10 Ways Employers Can Show Support During World Mental Health Day - WebMD Health Services
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“Here are 10 simple ideas for showing your commitment to mental health leading up to World Mental Health Day. Encourage employees to engage in acts of self-care and post a selfie on workplace social media. Acts of self-care don’t have to be big to make an impact—think a special cup of tea, a 5-minute stretch break, 10 minutes to sit on a park bench and do nothing.”
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“However, when social media is used to enhance existing relationships and forge new social connections it can help reduce loneliness1. Some research has found social media especially helpful for reducing loneliness among older adults2. These platforms can be used to share information and resources without limits of distance and time.”
Creating a Healthier Relationship with Social Media
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“Social media’s drawbacks are well documented and can affect your mental well-being in various ways. Social media can make you feel worse about yourself. The curated, filtered content you see — vacations, beautiful families, seemingly flawless bodies — may lead to feelings of inadequacy.”
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“As we explore deeper into the pillars of mental health, it is essential to understand that mental health is tightly connected and dependent on our social interactions. As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, we must keep the momentum healthy throughout the rest of the year, and our mental health should be a priority every day of the week, regardless of the month.”
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“As a result, most people have either experienced these disorders themselves or know someone who has, making mental health a pressing social issue. According to the Oxford Dictionary of Sociology, a social issue (also referred to as a social problem) is: “[A] generic term applied to a range of conditions and aberrant behaviors which are manifestations of social disorganization.”
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Mental Illness and Social Problems (Chapter 2) - The Cambridge Handbook of Social Problems
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“Mental illness is not only in itself considered a major social problem, it also often results from the diverse social problems individuals have to face. This chapter explores four questions relevant to the extent of mental illness as a social problem and to the way in which social problems generate mental ill health.”
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“Compared to adults who did not use social media, "people who were using Facebook, people who were using TikTok, and people who were using Snapchat were substantially more likely to come back and tell us they felt depressed the next time they filled out the survey," said Perlis, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. The research does not prove social media causes depression.”
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“Depression is a feeling of sadness, emptiness, or irritability that becomes a disorder when it is intense enough to interfere with functioning. Heredity, side effects of medications, emotionally distressing events, changes in levels of hormones or other substances in the body, and other factors can contribute to depression.”
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How to use social media if you experience social anxiety | Psyche Guides
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“But for people who are socially anxious, interacting online can be fraught with challenges, making them feel as self-conscious as they would face to face. As Katie, a 20-year-old student having treatment in our clinic told me: ‘When I last posted, which I rarely do, I felt like literally everybody was looking at me … even though no one can see me.”
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“If we are sharing for approval or validation, if we want someone to ‘like’ our picture, ‘re-tweet’ our tweet or give us a positive comment and we don’t get that response, that can contribute to feelings of inadequacy; low self-esteem; body image dissatisfaction and self-consciousness.”