The Negative Effects of Social Media by Annika Shauf

Glued to the Computer

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How Social Media Affects Mental Health

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Constantly seeing curated versions of other peoples lives can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Cyberbullying is also a big issue, as it can happen anytime and anywhere, causing significant emotional distress. Spending too much time on social media might also take away from real-life interactions, which are super important for developing social skills and maintaining a sense of connection.

Statistics

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A study by the Royal Society for Public Health found that instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter were all linked to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and poor sleep.

Statistics

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The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that 91% of teens use social media, and of those, 41% have reported feeling depressed, anxious, or stressed as a result.

Filters

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Filters can be great for a laugh, but the ability to easily alter physical appearance and hide imperfections can create false illusions. Constant exposure to altered images can also lead you to feel self-conscious and dislike the way you look.

Infographic

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Impact of Social Media

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The overwhelming side of social media

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Clickbait

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Clickbait is very common in social media as creators know the clickbait gets more likes but it leads to accidents and people who are more gullible to attempt whatever the clickbait is promoting thinking they will get views and become viral