Title: Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Headings: Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
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POSITIVE IMPACT
Connectivity
Socialisation
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Addiction
Comparison with Others
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Inadequate Sleep
Infographics: Average Daily Time Spent on Social Media

Content: This can result in â€œpassive useâ€ of social media where we look at otherâ€™s pictures and measure their lives with our own, which can be awful for our psychological wellness. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
It is a pervasive apprehension where you tend to feel persuaded to do what everyone else is doing to create a sense of belonging. These individuals also fear that they would miss out on â€œhaving funâ€ with their social media connections. This can invoke anxiety and self-doubts in social media users like Facebook and Instagram. Inadequate Sleep
Extensive use of social networks can harm personal well-being. This is particularly relevant when it comes to sleep disturbance. According to several studies, the screenâ€™s light can affect the quality of sleep in an individual. Regardless of whether it’s the screen light resulting in reduced sleep or the habitual obsession that influences individuals to check their mobiles, inadequate sleep can greatly affect oneâ€™s mental health. This does not recommend quitting social media usage altogether in this growing era of digitization but finding the right balance through healthy usage is the key. Also, one thing is certain;