Do you know that over 53% of youth mental health is affected by the use of social media. Social media plays a significant role in our lives but it also impacts our mental health.From children to young people, the influence of social media on mental well-being is undeniable.
In this blog, Helplocal- entrusted to discover NGOs in India - explores how social media is impacting mental health and tips to recover from it.
Impact of social media on mental health
Impact on relationship: Excessive use of social media adversely affects family relations. Youngsters and children often adopt behaviors and habits shown on social media that have no value in real life.
Lack of self-confidence: Youngsters often undermine their own abilities because of social media. They easily adapt to the negative side of social media which leads to low self-esteem.
Impact on mental well-being: According to recent studies, individuals who spend more than 2 hours per day on social media are more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
Diminished thinking ability:According to recent studies, around 37% of young people have reported experiencing cyberbullying at some point in their lives which negatively affects their thinking ability.
Tips to improve mental health
Limit screen time: Setting a specific time limit for the use of social media can also be a great tip to improve mental health.
Build a supportive network: Be aware of how people on social media make you feel.If youngsters' mental health is being affected by these people they should let them go. Good surroundings always have an impact on your mental health.
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