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The next generation will enter adulthood wired by life online. There are plenty of debates about the effects of social media on tweens and teens. While scientists work to figure out exactly what all of today's technology is doing to our bodies and brains, the Smart Social team believes social media has turned into an unhealthy obsession for society. We want to help parents and educators understand how big the online addiction problem is, so we can all work together to help kids around the world stay safe and healthy from the negative effects of social media.

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The negative effects of social media

RSPH and the Young Health Movement (YHM) published a report examining the positive and negative effects of social media on young people's health, including a list of social media platforms according to their impact on young people's mental health.

Study reveals that social media leads to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, poor body image, and loneliness
"Too few of us are paying attention to how our teenagers' use of technology-much more intense and intimate than a 3-year-old playing with dad's iPhone-is affecting them. In fact, experts worry that the social media and text messages that have become so integral to teenage life are promoting anxiety and lowering self-esteem."
Current research suggests that the negative effects of social media feel bigger than the positive effects
"Read enough of the current research and you'll find that the negatives tend to feel bigger than the positives. While teens can use social media to connect and create friendships with others, they also confront cyberbullying, trolls, toxic comparisons, sleep deprivation, and less frequent face-to-face interactions, to name a few. Too much time spent scrolling through social media can result in symptoms of anxiety and/or depression."
Best & worst social media apps for teens' mental health

Our founder, Josh Ochs believes there are FOUR Cs to social media

The good parts of social media are:

Connecting - when we use social media for connecting, we are growing our network of real people and helping to be more social. We are using social media as a tool to be more interactive with people

Communication - When we communicate (by direct messaging or emailing people) to invite them to events or ask them questions, we are interacting in a positive way and using our devices with a purpose.

The BAD parts of social media are:

Comparing - When we compare ourselves to others (the way they look, where they go on vacation or who they are dating) we are comparing ourselves to them. This causes anxiety and depression.

Consuming - When we have a spare moment in line at the bank, or we are bored in the passenger seat in the car, we might open our phone to check our instagram feed. This is us filling the spaces by consuming other people's social media with the endless feed on Instagram/Snap/Facebook, etc. Consumption robs us of great ideas, interactions and makes us less focused.

Negative effects of social media

Anxiety & depression:
Research suggests that young people who spend more than 2 hours per day on social media are more likely to report poor mental health, including psychological distress (symptoms of anxiety and depression).

Sleep:
Numerous studies have shown that increased social media use has a significant association with poor sleep quality in young people. Using phones, laptops, and tablets at night before bed is also linked with poor quality sleep.

Body image:
Body image is an issue for many young people, both male and female. Studies have shown that when women in their teens and early twenties view Facebook for only a short period of time, body image concerns are higher compared to non-users.

Cyberbullying:
Bullying during childhood is a major risk factor for a number of issues including mental health, education and social relationships, with long-lasting effects often carried right through to adulthood.

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO):
FOMO has been robustly linked to higher levels of social media engagement, meaning that the more an individual uses social media, the more likely they are to experience FOMO.

Positive effects of social media

Access to expert health info:
Social networking offers young people who may be suffering from mental health issues an opportunity to read, watch or listen to, and understand, the health experiences of others - relating them back to their own reality.

Emotional support:
Conversations on social media can emerge and provide young people with essential interaction to overcome difficult health issues, particularly when they may not have access to that support face-to-face.

Community building:
The community building aspect of social media is also distinctly positive for many young people. By joining 'groups' or 'pages' young people can surround themselves with like-minded people and share their thoughts or concerns.

Self-expression:
Self-expression and self-identity are important aspects of development throughout the teen years. Social media can act as an effective platform for positive self-expression, letting teens put forward their best self.

Building upon relationships:
There is evidence to suggest that strong adolescent friendships can be enhanced by social media interaction, allowing young people to create stronger bonds with people they already know.

Teen social media statistics

91% of 16-24 year olds use the internet for social networking

Social media use is linked with increased rates of anxiety, depression and poor sleep

Social media has been described as more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol

The negative effects of social media in the news:

"Social media addiction is a mental health problem... Excessive usage [is] linked to relationship problems, worse academic achievement and less participation in offline communities." -BBC

"The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned about the potential for negative effects of social media in young kids and teens, including cyber-bullying." -Forbes

"Survey results found that Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all led to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, poor body image and loneliness." -Child Mind Institute

"Too much passive use of social media - just browsing posts - can be unhealthy and has been linked to feelings of envy, inadequacy and less satisfaction with life. Studies have even suggested that it can lead to ADHD symptoms, depression, anxiety and sleep deprivation. " -UNICEF

What age should a student be on social media?

Age 12 - Have a family discussion regarding what your student's online brand should look like

Age 13 - Social media signed contract

Age 13-15 - Build a personal portfolio and start putting positive volunteer photos online. Then get on Instagram as an extension of the personal brand

Age 14-15 - Publish the portfolio as a website so it improves your student's Google results

Age 17 - Colleges should be able to find a positive online footprint for your student

When should I give my kids a cell phone?

Our suggestions:

Ages 10-13 - Flip phone (SMS/text, phone calls)

Age 13 - Cell phone safety contract

Age 14 - Smartphone (without social media apps installed)

Age 15 - Smartphone (with social media apps installed)

What can parents do to keep their children safe from the negative effects of social media?

Start a dialog about social media with your kids at a young age and talk regularly

Ensure your children are equipped with the relevant skills to be able to navigate social media

Lead by example and model positive behaviors for your child

Teach students that social media can and should be utilized as a tool for good

Ensure your children are equipped with the relevant skills to be able to navigate social media

Consider joining Parent University to get videos you can watch WITH your children. These videos will start a healthy dialog that will keep them safe and smart online

Remind students that they can always come to you or a trusted adult if they ever need help

Wait until your child has shown that they can handle the responsibility of using social media before letting them set up their first profile

When you're ready for your child to be online, read our Parent App Guide page to learn how teens can use social media safely

Conclusion

Society's obsession with social media isn't going away any time soon. It's the job of parents and educators to teach kids about these negative effects before they become addicted. If you need help talking with your kids about the dangers of social media and how they can use it in a positive way, we have some talking points for you here.

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RSPH and the Young Health Movement (YHM) have published a new report, #StatusOfMind, examining the positive and negative effects of social media on young people's health. Learn how social media can negatively effect children's ability to sleep, trigger anxiety, increase body image issues, and what you can do to help.

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Whenever you log onto the internet, you will see news about how social media has revolutionized our world. We are always eager to talk about how social media has made doing business online easier or make it easier to connect with old friends. However, one neglected topic about social media is its impact on our health and well-being. It is not a secret that social media has some negative consequences on our psychology and mental health.

Since 2004, the use of social media has grown exponentially around the world. Today, over 3.2 billion people use social media actively around the globe. This number represents about 42% of total world's population. Of course, more people are being introduced to social media every day. An average person even has more than one social media account. It is not uncommon to see someone with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube accounts and check them every day. In a recent study by Emarketer, they were able to uncover that 90.4% of Millennials use social media, 77.5% of Gen X and 48.2% of Baby Boomers also make use of social media.

When it comes to the time spent on social media, an average person spends over 2 hours per day on social media. Of course, there are more people who stay over 3 hours per day or even up to 5 hours on social media. There is no doubt that social media has both positive and negative effects. In this article, we will take a look at various ways social media negatively affects our mental health.

Top Ways Social Media Affects Mental Health Negatively

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1. Social Media Is Addictive
You certainly don't have to look far to find an example of addiction to social media. You probably check your social media immediately you wake up and before you go to bed. In recent years, social media has been named as one of the common causes of road accidents. Some users are so addicted to social media that they use it while driving or walking on a road. Researchers at Nottingham Trent University studied the psychological effects of social media and came up with the term "Facebook Addiction Disorder". According to the research, most people have developed this addiction which can lead to mental preoccupation, neglect of personal life, mood modifying experiences, escapism, and more.
2. Leads To Low Self-Esteem Issues
A lot of experts have argued that too much use of social media leads to low self-esteem issues. In fact, the more you make use of social media, the more you have a problem with your self-esteem. According to these experts, when you spend too much time on social media, you get to experience problems such as sarcastic comments and even cyber bullying which can lead to self-esteem issues in one's life.
3. Feeling of Isolation
There is a big difference between interacting with strangers and long-lost friends on Facebook than actually hanging out in real life. Social media which is designed to help people connect to one another can actually cause a disconnect. It lacks a physical connection which can lead to a feeling of loneliness and isolation. Besides, when you see pictures of people looking so happy on Facebook, it makes you wonder why you are so alone and isolated.
4. Leads To Anti-Social Behavior
Today, social media such as Facebook has so many interesting things like Game, music, and videos which encourage one to stay online endlessly. People now choose to hide on social media than to actually go out and try to make friends. No doubt, spending too much time on social media can make one miss out on real life.
5. Can Lead to Obesity and Unhealthy Snacking
Believe it or not, too much use of social media can make one gain weight. When spending time on social media, it is very easy to get distracted and overeat. Similarly, you miss out on the time you could have used to do some beneficial exercise. Studies have shown that excessive snacking and lack of exercise lead to health problems such as obesity.
6. Experience Cyberbullying
Cases of cyberbullying are increasing every day. According to a new study, over 33% of teenage social media users have been a victim of cyberbullying. This creates a lot of other problems. Cyberbullying can lead to problems such as anti-social behavior, loneliness, isolation, fear, and even depression.
7. Triggers Sadness
There is no doubt that too much use of social media triggers sadness in one's life, according to a study. You are likely to feel more sad and less life satisfaction if you are spending a lot of time on social media, especially on Facebook.
8. Can Lead to Depression
Researchers believe that the use of social media contributes to the rising cases of depression around the world. In the United States, the suicide rate has grown nearly 25% since 1999. A study conducted at the University of Missouri in 2015 concluded that Facebook could lead to symptoms of depression.
Final Words
Despite the negative effect connected to the use of social media, it has undeniable advantages. Since Facebook was introduced back in 2014, a lot of people has been able to escape poverty even in developing countries just by using Facebook for business. Some aspiring models have been able to give their career a boost by using social media to find clients. No doubt, by growing your Facebook views and likes, you too can also be able to use Facebook to grow your business.

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Health experts love to say that sitting is the new smoking. Given the number of diseases to which sitting is linked, and the number of people it apparently kills every year, sitting is one of the worst things we can do for health. But possibly as concerning is the thing that we often do while we're sitting: Mindlessly scrolling through our social media feeds when we have a few spare minutes (or for some, hours). And as we probably know intuitively, and as the research is confirming, it's not the best habit when it comes to our collective psychology.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned about the potential for negative effects of social media in young kids and teens, including cyber-bullying and "Facebook depression." But the same risks may be true for adults, across generations. Here's a quick run-down of the studies that have shown that social media isn't very good for mental well-being, and in some ways, it can be pretty damaging.
It's addictive
Experts have not been in total agreement on whether internet addiction is a real thing, let alone social media addiction, but there's some good evidence that both may exist. A review study from Nottingham Trent University looked back over earlier research on the psychological characteristics, personality and social media use. The authors conclude that "it may be plausible to speak specifically of 'Facebook Addiction Disorder'...because addiction criteria, such as neglect of personal life, mental preoccupation, escapism, mood modifying experiences, tolerance and concealing the addictive behavior, appear to be present in some people who use [social networks] excessively." (They also found that the motivation for people's excessive use of social networks differs depending on certain traits-introverts and extroverts use it for different reasons, as do people with narcissistic traits. But that deserves a piece of its own.)

And studies have confirmed that people tend to undergo a kind of withdrawal: A study a few years ago from Swansea University found that people experienced the psychological symptoms of withdrawal when they stopped using (this went for all internet use, not just social media). Their recent follow-up study found that when people stop using, they also undergo small but measurable physiological effects. Study author Phil Reed said, "We have known for some time that people who are over-dependent on digital devices report feelings of anxiety when they are stopped from using them, but now we can see that these psychological effects are accompanied by actual physiological changes." Whether this is true of social media per se is unclear right now, but anecdotal evidence suggests it may be.
It triggers more sadness, less well-being
The more we use social media, the less happy we seem to be. One study a few years ago found that Facebook use was linked to both less moment-to-moment happiness and less life satisfaction-the more people used Facebook in a day, the more these two variables dropped off. The authors suggest this may have to do with the fact that Facebook conjures up a perception of social isolation, in a way that other solitary activities don't. "On the surface," the authors write, "Facebook provides an invaluable resource for fulfilling such needs by allowing people to instantly connect. Rather than enhancing well-being, as frequent interactions with supportive 'offline' social networks powerfully do, the current findings demonstrate that interacting with Facebook may predict the opposite result for young adults-it may undermine it."

In fact, another study found that social media use is linked to greater feelings of social isolation. The team looked at how much people used 11 social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Vine, Snapchat and Reddit, and correlated this with their "perceived social isolation." Not surprisingly, it turned out that the more time people spent on these sites, the more socially isolated they perceived themselves to be. And perceived social isolation is one of the worst things for us, mentally and physically.
Comparing our lives with others is mentally unhealthy
Part of the reason Facebook makes people feel socially isolated (even though they may not actually be) is the comparison factor. We fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others as we scroll through our feeds, and make judgements about how we measure up. One study looked at how we make comparisons to others posts, in "upward" or "downward" directions-that is, feeling that we're either better or worse off than our friends. It turned out that both types of comparisons made people feel worse, which is surprising, since in real life, only upward comparisons (feeling another person has it better than you) makes people feel bad. But in the social network world, it seems that any kind of comparison is linked to depressive symptoms.
It can lead to jealousy-and a vicious cycle
It's no secret that the comparison factor in social media leads to jealousy-most people will admit that seeing other people's tropical vacations and perfectly behaved kids is envy-inducing. Studies have certainly shown that social media use triggers feelings of jealousy. The authors of one study, looking at jealousy and other negative feelings while using Facebook, wrote that "This magnitude of envy incidents taking place on FB alone is astounding, providing evidence that FB offers a breeding ground for invidious feelings." They add that it can become a vicious cycle: feeling jealous can make a person want to make his or her own life look better, and post jealousy-inducing posts of their own, in an endless circle of one-upping and feeling jealous.

Another study looked at the connection between envy and depression in Facebook use and, interestingly, discovered that envy mediates the Facebook-depression link. That is, when envy is controlled for, Facebook isn't so depressing. So it may be the envy that's largely to blame in the depression-Facebook connection.
We get caught in the delusion of thinking it will help
Part of the unhealthy cycle is that we keep coming back to social media, even though it doesn't make us feel very good. This is probably because of what's known as a forecasting error: Like a drug, we think getting a fix will help, but it actually makes us feel worse, which comes down to an error in our ability to predict our own response. One study looked at how people feel after using Facebook and how they think they'll feel going in. Like other studies suggested, the participants in this one almost always felt worse after using it, compared to people engaging in other activities. But a follow-up experiment showed that people generally believed that they'd feel better after using, not worse. Which of course turns out not to be the case at all, and sounds a lot like the pattern in other types of addiction.
More friends on social doesn't mean you're more social
A couple of years ago, a study found that more friends on social media doesn't necessarily mean you have a better social life-there seems to be a cap on the number of friends a person's brain can handle, and it takes actual social interaction (not virtual) to keep up these friendships. So feeling like you're being social by being on Facebook doesn't work. Since loneliness is linked to myriad health and mental health problems (including early death), getting real social support is important. Virtual friend time doesn't have the therapeutic effect as time with real friends.

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All of this is not to say that there's no benefit to social media-obviously it keeps us connected across great distances, and helps us find people we'd lost touch with years ago. But getting on social when you have some time to kill, or, worse, need an emotional lift, is very likely a bad idea. And studies have found that taking a break from Facebook helps boost psychological well-being. If you're feeling brave, try taking a little break, and see how it goes. And if you're going to keep "using," then at least try to use in moderation.

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Whether you're sitting down, standing up, or lying down, you've probably mindlessly scrolled through your social media feeds. Although seemingly a harmless habit-especially if you have a few minutes to spare-there may be health risks associated with social media use. The American Academy of Pediatrics has acknowledged the potential negative effects of social media in children and adolescents, such as cyberbullying, "Facebook depression," sexting, and even exposure to inappropriate content. Yet, these risks may be applicable to adults too.

Learn about the 10 ways unhealthy social media use may negatively affect the brain.

It may make you spend more money

Watch your wallet the next time you're scrolling through your social media feeds-or, rather, put it under lock and key. According to Schwab's 2019 Modern Wealthy survey, 49 percent of millennials reported that social media influenced them to overspend on experiences. And science backs up this spending phenomenon: A 2013 study published in the Journal of Consumer Research linked heavy social media use among people with "strong ties" to close friends to higher levels of credit card debt, as well as a higher body mass index. Learn what can happen when you quit social media altogether.

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Whether you're sitting down, standing up, or lying down, you've probably mindlessly scrolled through your social media feeds. Although seemingly a harmless habit-especially if you have a few minutes to spare-there may be health risks associated with social media use.

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This article was posted on 3/27/20. This article is relevant to my claim because it shows how easier life can be with social media, especially in a time like this, where everyone feels apart. The people who posted this article is Tech Xplore, a website made to answer all of your technology-based needs. This evidence disagrees with my claim, saying that more students should have access to social media. While the positives displayed in this article are founded and they raise good points, I believe that social media has become even more toxic, as people being pent up for a extended period of time causes lots of bottled anger. Which results in them to putting down other people online as they can do it anonymously. The purpose of this information is to show that social media can still be good at connecting people, which was the goal of early social media. Overall, social media can be good for many people, but children are bound to make mistakes, and social media is not a good place to dwell, as many will judge you on the decisions that you make.

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Social isolation doesn't need to be so anti-social, thanks to numerous technologies allowing people to connect in new ways from a distance. Credit: Western News

Social media has the power to both inform and deceive-and do both at speeds we have never experienced. That fact has, once again, been on display as the COVID-19 epidemic has dominated social media platforms for weeks.

And while verifying the accuracy of information remains a concern, one Western researcher is stressing how social media is also uniquely positioned to help us cope with such a massive, complex issue.

"Social media can be very helpful," Information and Media Studies professor Anabel Quan-Haase said. "Of course, not all information out there is equally useful, but having the right connections and community can help people make sense of very complex information that is often changing rapidly.

"A lot of information is being conveyed about the pandemic in very short periods of time. Having other people help us make sense of this information is critical. Social media propagates disinformation, but it is also good at identifying and pointing out inaccurate information."

Quan-Haase, who studies the impact of social media on society, points to networks of people working to make sense of shared content by crowdsourcing comments, criticisms of certain types of information, links to other relevant sources and identifying where more knowledge is needed. They also bring together a broad collection of sources and makes it more easily available.

"Social media helps move a wide range of information from a diverse set of sources. Take my WhatsApp, where I'm getting videos from experts, updates from the World Health Organization and Germany's Koch Institute, links to funny videos, etc. I would never be able to put together such varied and relevant sources by myself. Basically, social media is doing all that work for me," she said.

Social networks can also help people feel less alone.

All levels of government have encouraged Canadians to stay connected to their loved ones using digital tools. While we might be asked to stay physically apart, no one is questioning the negative psychological consequences that isolated individuals can experience.

This is particularly true in a time of uncertainty, Quan-Haase stressed.

"Using social media to help stay connected is a great idea-particularly social media that strengthens existing bonds and helps move existing social groups online. We all belong to sets of networks -coworkers, immediate kin, extended family, friends, book clubs, religious groups. These can be activated at this time for social support.

"Social support can consist of exchanging companionship via video call or providing small services rendered by for example shopping for someone in quarantine. "

Quan-Haase gives examples such as a book club using WhatsApp to meet online while prevented from doing so in person, or having a glass of wine with a friend over video call, or text messaging with an elderly relative that lives alone. These things help to maintain a sense of connection during very stressful times, she said.

"My Twitter network has also helped show both the depth of the pandemic, but also the fact that other people are out there experiencing what I'm experiencing," Quan-Haase said. "Through jokes, humour and silly posts, it also helps us cope."

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