Affects Social Media has on Mental Health by Laura Pettit https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x Social media is everywhere today. Millions of people are online every minute,​ but studies show how that is affecting our mental health. Mental health is our emotional, psychological and social well-being. Millions of people struggle with mental health today. We will look at how social media and mental health are connected and the effects it has. en-us 2018-03-18 20:16:56 UTC 2023-04-04 12:15:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Is Posting Selfies good for your Mental Health? laura_pettit1 https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/246861961 Researchers have been studying the effects social media has on a person's mental health. Psychology Today posted this tweet with a link to their website with their findings on how social media can be addictive and what people post does matter. They suggest everyone ask themselves three questions before posting an image of themselves online. "1. Am I posting this image because I want people to make me feel better about how I look? 2. Am I showing the real me? Am I posting this image of myself because I'm feeling anxious or depressed?" Don't post a selfie because you want someone to make you feel better. The more you focus on your looks, the worse you feel about it. What happens when people are too busy to like or comment on it? Feelings of depression and loneliness can set in. It's good for people to ask themselves these three questions before posting selfies. (Today)]]> 2018-03-28 12:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/246861961 How is Social Media Effecting your Mental Health? laura_pettit1 https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/246885059 The average teenager spends nearly nine hours every day on social media. The average person spends a little more than 5 years of their lifetime on social media Scrolling through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Snapping photos for their Snapchat story, but study after study shows that being addicted to social media makes people feel depressed because they aren't living up to other people's high points, or out having a fun night out drinking with friends. Research proves that getting off social media and spending time with loved ones really can make a difference for Mental Health ("Minds"). ]]> 2018-03-28 13:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/246885059 Negative Effects Social Media Has on Mental Health laura_pettit1 https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247062997 The Royal Society for public health and young health movement conducted a survey of 1500 young people between aged 14-24 years old about how each social media site is affecting their mental health. The survey showed that Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and the worst one Instagram has a negative impact on Mental Health. It causes feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. YouTube was the only social media site that was listed with positive effects for Mental Health because people felt they found people going through similar issues as them and could find found in the videos posted.  
Besides YouTube, social media is causing a lot of people to have self-image issues because people get picked on if they post an image that isn't flawless or perfect. Cyber-Bullying has never been easier because of social media. Making young people feel depressed, hurt, alone (Campbell).
"A number of studies have found an association between social media use and depression, anxiety, sleep problems, eating issues and increased suicide risk." ("How Bad is Social Media for Your Mental Health"). 

]]> 2018-03-28 19:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247062997 What is Mental Health? laura_pettit1 https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247069047 "Mental Health is our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices." ("What is Mental Health?"). This information YouTube video shows what Mental Health is and how social media plays a part in affecting our mental health. ]]> 2018-03-28 20:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247069047 What is Social Media laura_pettit1 https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247321057 Social media is a number of online sites to focus on communications through posts or images. This is an interactive way to communicate with family, friends or strangers (Nations). The first social media website was called Six Degrees and it was created in 1997 (Hendricks). Since then social media has skyrocketed, into popular sites as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and so on. Social Media has evolved a lot in the last 20 years. There are thousands of social media-based websites for all different things like posting, blogging, photo sharing. Companies and Organizations are signing up for social media because they know millions of people are on these sites and it is the easiest way to reach out to them ("The History of Social Media: Social Networking Evolution!").]]> 2018-03-29 16:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247321057 Positive Effects Social Media Has on Mental Health laura_pettit1 https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247328972 Though social media has a lot of negative effects on mental Health there are some positive effects. People struggling with mental health issues and do not have a good support system around them, find social media beneficial (Ring). One of the biggest concerns professionals have about people with mental health issues are they tend to isolate themselves. Social media allows those who are struggling a way to stay connected with other people. It can be a way to talk about how they are feeling through blogging or posts. It can also be a way to find help or find others going through similar experiences so that they do not feel so alone (Bennett) ]]> 2018-03-29 16:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247328972 Conclusion laura_pettit1 https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247333716 In conclusion, social media is a way to connect with others. Mental health is the emotional, psychological and social well-being of people. Social media can be positive on mental health if used right but most of the time it is not used correctly. People become addicted and worry about self-image and what others think of them. Social has a lot of negative effects on mental health and this should not be taken lightly. ]]> 2018-03-29 17:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247333716 References MLA: laura_pettit1 https://padlet.com/laura_pettit1/f9lveh643g5x/wish/247336172
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