Social Media and the Mental Health of Teenagers by Romel Hernandez-Topete

Addiction

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Cyberbullying

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Social media makes us compare our lives with others

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Social media on teen mental health

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Teens usually look at posts from other influencers online which some make teens think about their own body and leading them to body image issues. These body image problems can cause teens to compare their own lives to others and can make them view their life or image as bad.

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A 2016 study of more than 450 teenagers found that greater social media use, nighttime social media use, and emotional investment in social media were each linked with worse sleep quality and higher levels of anxiety and depression. This shows us that many teens are addicted to social media and it impacts their mental health greatly.

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According to a 2020 study, 15% to 35% of young people have experienced cyberbullying. The psychological effects of cyberbullying can include depression, low self esteem

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In conclusion, social media can impact teenagers through cyberbullying, body image issues, and addiction

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