Title: Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health | University of Nevada, Reno
Headings: Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health: Statistics, Tips & Resources
Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health: Statistics, Tips & Resources
Statistics About Social Media’s Impact on Youth Mental Health
Mental Health Conditions Tied to Young People’s Use of Social Media
Social Media and Mental Health: Tips and Resources for Teens and Children
Set Limits on the Time Spent on Social Media
Be Aware of How Using Social Media Makes You Feel
Avoid Falling into the Negativity Trap
Remember That What You See on Social Media Isn’t Real
Social Media and Mental Health: Tips and Resources for Parents
Keep Tabs on How Your Children Feel When Using Social Media
Monitor Children’s Social Messages to Ensure They Aren’t Harmful
Set and Enforce Guidelines for Children’s Social Media Use
Be a Stellar Example of Appropriate Social Media Use
Social Media and Mental Health: Tips and Resources for Teachers
Know the Signs of Harmful Social Media Use by Students
Provide Students with Positive Examples of Social Media Use
Teach Appropriate Social Media Skills
Social Media and Mental Health: Making a Positive Difference
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Content: Yet, the most recent Pew survey of teenagers’ use of social media and other technology, also conducted in 2018, revealed some interesting findings. It found that only 24% of teens believe social media has a generally negative effect, while 31% say its effect is positive and 45% believe its impact is neither positive nor negative. The teens who think social media is generally a negative influence say it increases bullying and rumor-mongering (27%), or it harms relationships and makes them less meaningful (17%). However, only a small number believe social media use could “lead to psychological issues or drama.” Mental Health Conditions Tied to Young People’s Use of Social Media
Most people — young and old — are able to moderate their use of social media so it doesn’t take over their lives. However, 20% of people who have at least one social media account feel they have to check them at least once every three hours to avoid feeling anxious. This phenomenon goes beyond “fear of missing out,” or FOMO. In fact, it now has its own name: social media anxiety disorder, as reported by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). The condition is similar to social and other anxiety disorders, which the ADAA states are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. The symptoms of social media anxiety disorder include the following: