Why Social Media Affects Our World And People’s Mental Health
- Maeve Cashel
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min read
28/05/2021
Social media has really made a distributing change to the world around us
It has made interacting with someone in really life such a difficult task
Because we are so used to communication being over a screen
Having this in our lives can and is causing cyberbullying, social anxiety,
Depression, isolation and many more side effects
Teens and young adults these days have so much pressure on their backs like school, work
Sports things like that.
But now there is also them feeling the pressure of social media as well they feel that they have to be there 24/7 answering then the second they send them a message or a snapchat or someone updated there Instagram story
This is making young people experiencing depression, anxiety, and sleep deprivation
Over these apps
There are better things to be doing with your time like seeing your friends in real life
On the weekend or weekdays after school
Being present in the moment is better than seeing your friends over a screen
On the other hand, it's also provided many people with problems involving mental health, emotional insecurities, and waste of time.
Researchers have discovered that frequent use of social media causes more than just anxiety. They discovered that excessive internet use can result in depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), impulsive behaviour, mental functioning issues and loneliness.
And Nearly 800,000 people die due to suicide ever year, which is roughly one death every 40 seconds. There is strong evidence that the Internet and social media can have an impact on suicidal behaviour. This Increased the exposure to graphic materials, as well as the potential for cyberbullying. Self-harm and suicide have become more common as a result of cyberbullying in the last ten years so this is again why we need to stop the use of social media
The list of reasons goes on and on about way we should ban social media planforms from kids and young adults
Excessive Internet use may create a heightened level of psychological resulting in little sleep, failure to eat for long periods, and limited physical activity, possibly leading to the user experiencing physical and mental health problems such as depression, OCD, low family relationships and anxiety.
sleep deprivation Social media usage around bedtime can negatively affect how long and how well you sleep. Looking at social media in bed can make it harder for you to fall asleep. It can also reduce the amount of time you sleep for and leave you feeling unrefreshed the next day.
Because aspects of social media and OCD can be quite similar, sometimes social media usage can exacerbate OCD. Because of this, it is particularly important for people with existing mental health concerns to use the Internet wisely.
Social media can also memory loss, and poor academic performance.
Based on the findings, the second hypothesis of the research was confirmed, and a negative and significant correlation was found between social networking addiction and students' academic performance. This finding means that, an increase in the excessive use of social networks decreases the academic performance.
Can Social media turn into an addiction Due to the effect that it has on the brain, social media is addictive both physically and psychologically. According to a new study by Harvard University, self-disclosure on social networking sites lights up the same part of the brain that also ignites when taking an addictive substance
There is also the chance of someone stealing your identity online
Identity theft is when a cybercriminal gains access to your personal information to steal money or gain other benefits. They can create fake identity documents in your name, get loans and benefits or apply for real identity documents in your name, but with another person's photograph
This is also a reason to keep
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