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    Social media has both positive and negative impacts on teen mental health. National surveys show a 25% increase in suicide attempts among US teenagers from 2009 to 2017, and excessive social media use has been linked to increased loneliness, fear of missing out, and decreased life satisfaction. Teens who use social media 7 hours per day are over twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or receive mental health treatment. However, social media also allows for community building, spreading awareness of mental health issues, and self-expression for those with social anxiety. To protect youth well-being, a multifaceted approach is needed involving technology companies, families, policymakers, and young people to maximize benefits and minimize harms of social media use.

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    Social media has both positive and negative impacts on teen mental health. National surveys show a 25% increase in suicide attempts among US teenagers from 2009 to 2017, and excessive social media use has been linked to increased loneliness, fear of missing out, and decreased life satisfaction. Teens who use social media 7 hours per day are over twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or receive mental health treatment. However, social media also allows for community building, spreading awareness of mental health issues, and self-expression for those with social anxiety. To protect youth well-being, a multifaceted approach is needed involving technology companies, families, policymakers, and young people to maximize benefits and minimize harms of social media use.

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    Social media has both positive and negative impacts on teen mental health. National surveys show a 25% increase in suicide attempts among US teenagers from 2009 to 2017, and excessive social media use has been linked to increased loneliness, fear of missing out, and decreased life satisfaction. Teens who use social media 7 hours per day are over twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or receive mental health treatment. However, social media also allows for community building, spreading awareness of mental health issues, and self-expression for those with social anxiety. To protect youth well-being, a multifaceted approach is needed involving technology companies, families, policymakers, and young people to maximize benefits and minimize harms of social media use.

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    Name: Jasmine U.

    Gamorot Date: November 26, 2023

    Grade & Section: 11 - ST. FELICITY

    The Impact of Social Media on Teen’s Mental Health

    Is it true that using social apps could negatively affect your mental health? Many youth of
    today’s world rely on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and many more. Social
    media is a powerful communication tool that has changed how individuals interact with one another. It
    speeds up how people exchange and share information, thoughts, and ideas across virtual networks.
    Therefore, its crucially important to understand the potential positive and negative impacts of social
    media on youth’s mental health and well-being.

    National surveys and population-based studies show that the world of social media can
    have devastating effects on users’ mental health. In the U.S. alone, survey findings show a 25% increase
    in suicide attempts among teenagers between 2009 and 2017. Concerns have been raised that social
    media may lead to body image dissatisfaction, increase the risk of addiction, users at risk of social media
    addiction often report depressive symptoms and lower self-esteem and cyberbullying involvement,
    about 10 percent of teens report being bullied on social media and many other users are subjected to
    offensive comments. Excessive use has increased loneliness, fear of missing out, and decreased
    subjective well-being and life satisfaction. In a 2018 study, 14- to 17-year-olds who used social media
    seven hours per day were more than twice as likely to have been diagnosed with depression, treated by
    a mental health professional, or taken medication for a psychological or behavioral issue during the last
    year. This was compared to those who used screens only about an hour a day.

    Despite its drawbacks, social media remains an efficient means of connecting


    communities and individuals across the world. Social media platforms are instrumental in spreading
    awareness about mental health issues and providing educational resources. Social media-based
    networking among small groups of people is beneficial for many. Through social media, youngsters who
    struggle with social skills and anxiety can express themselves and socialize. Social media also serves as a
    platform that gives a voice to the voiceless. For example, people who have been subject to violence and
    abuse can use communities such as the #MeToo movement to air their views, talk about what they are
    facing, and find support. Social media can also educate and inform and provide an outlet for creativity
    and self-expression.
    Finally, to better safeguard the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents,
    policymakers, technology companies, researchers, families, and young people must all engage in a
    proactive and multifaceted approach. By teaching people social media literacy, we can gain a better
    understanding of the full impact of social media, and we can maximize the benefits and minimize the
    harms of social media platforms to create safer, healthier online environments for children. While each
    has its benefits, it’s important to remember that social media can never be a replacement for real-world
    human connection. If you or someone you know is having trouble distancing from unhealthy social
    media habits or continue to have feelings of anxiety or depression schedule time to talk with your
    health-care provider or campus health center professional. They can screen for depression and anxiety,
    and recommend a treatment or course of action that’s right for you.
    References

    1. Harriger, J. A., Thompson, J. K., & Tiggemann, M. (2023). TikTok, TikTok, the time is now: Future
    directions in social media and body image. Body Image, 44, 222-226.
    2. Naslund JA, Bondre A, Torous J, Aschbrenner KA. Social media and mental health: benefits, risks,
    and opportunities for research and practice. J Technol Behav Sci. 2020;5:245–57.
    3. https://www.governmentevents.co.uk/ge-insights/impact-social-media-young-people-mental-
    health/
    4. Nesi, J. (2020). The impact of social media on youth mental health: challenges and
    opportunities. North Carolina medical journal, 81(2), 116-121.
    5. https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-023-01243-x

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