3 ways Social Media Affects the Mental Health of Teens by Tyler Andreotta

Can Excessive use be a Problem?

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 12:08:55 UTC

Research from Yale Medicine states that "Excessive use has also been linked to sleep problems, attention problems, and feelings of exclusion in adolescents—and sleep is essential for the healthy development of teens, according to the advisory."

Loss of Sleep can Cause Suicide!

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 12:16:46 UTC

Research from Yale Medicine shows a relationship between social media use and poor sleep quality, reduced sleep duration, and sleep difficulties in young people, according to Dr. Murthy’s advisory. For teens, poor sleep is linked to emotional health issues and a higher risk for suicide.

Social Media Ruining Sleep Schedules

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 12:20:55 UTC

The More Your on Social Media, The Worse the Affects can be

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 12:30:52 UTC

According to a study by the University of Georgia, higher social media addiction scores, more hours spent online, and identifying as male significantly predicted cyberbullying perpetration in adolescents.

Less Likely to get Punished for Their Actions Online

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 12:39:09 UTC

When adolescents are online, they adapt to a different set of social norms than when they’re interacting with their peers in person. Oftentimes, they are more aggressive or critical on social media because of the anonymity they have online and their ability to avoid retaliation.

10 Cases of Cyber Bullying

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 12:44:55 UTC

Comparing Yourself can Cause a low Self Esteem

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 12:52:43 UTC

According to jedfoundation.org it is proven that social media can cause FOMO, or fear of missing out, which can lead to increased depression, eating disorders, and poor body image.

Long Term Effects

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 12:59:42 UTC

Culture Around Comparison

tylerandreotta — 2025-06-11 13:06:07 UTC