Title: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know | SoCal Sunrise Recovery
Headings: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Table of Contents
Social Media’s Positive Impacts
Social Media and Mental Health Problems
Negative Self-Perception
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Loneliness and Isolation
Cyberbullying
Depression and Anxiety
Suicidal Ideation
Signs Social Media Is Affecting Your Mental Health
#1: You Feel Sad, Drained, or Stressed
#2: You Constantly Compare Yourself to Others
#3: You Find It Difficult to Stay Off Social Media
#4: Likes Directly Impact Your Self-Esteem
Tips for Improving Your Relationship with Social Media
Refine your feeds:
Limit your daily usage:
Establish no-phone zones:
Take an extended break:
Engage in beneficial activities:
Fostering Healthier Online Interactions During the Pandemic
Communicate regularly with loved ones:
Continue to engage in a healthy lifestyle:
Schedule fun virtual activities:
Mute and unfollow triggering content:
References

Content: This fear may also compel you to check your social feeds more often, resulting in exacerbated feelings of FOMO and an intense compulsion to check each and every notification you receive. Loneliness and Isolation
Although social media platforms are full of people, social media platforms may make you feel more alone than ever. High social media usage increases feelings of isolation and loneliness, and reducing social media use can decrease them. 3 Focusing on face-to-face interaction with the people around you may improve your overall well-being. Cyberbullying
When someone uses the internet to send intimidating or threatening messages, they are committing an act of cyberbullying. Online harassment is common among adolescents — approximately 47% of young people have received threatening messages over the internet. 4 Utilizing social media to spread lies and abuse other people can damage a victim’s mental well-being. Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are common mood disorders that affect millions of people across the United States. There is a correlation between time spent using social media and depression and anxiety symptoms, but it is unclear whether social media is the cause of these issues. 5
Because social media may foster feelings of FOMO, isolation, and low self-esteem, using these platforms may exacerbate symptoms in people who already have these conditions.