Title: Social media and low self-esteem
Headings: Social media and low self-esteem
Social media and low self-esteem
Does social media impact how you feel?
Sleep and low self-esteem
Toxic social media breeds bad behaviour
‘Likes’ do not make you feel happier
Evaluate everything you share on social media
Positive habits to increase happiness and combat low self-esteem
Do what you love
Helping others in your community
Seek healthy friendships
Having a sense of meaning
Exercise boosts happiness
Watch what you eat

Content: Social media and low self-esteem
Social media and low self-esteem
Whether you love it, loathe it or simply accept it, social media is part of life, especially for teens. Social media issues are often complex and there are typically no ‘right answers’ to drawn on. Having said that, there is a growing body of research from which can be gleaned some principles for wise usage. While social media is sometimes touted to combat loneliness, a significant body of research suggests it may have the opposite effect. By triggering comparison with others, it can raise doubts about self-worth, potentially leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. In this article, I will explore some of these troubling issues through a balanced lens. Does social media impact how you feel? Researchers haven’t yet been able to prove a direct causative relationship between social media and mental health. However, it seems more than a coincidence that rates of anxiety and depression in young people have risen concurrently with those of social media usage. While social media may help to cultivate friendships and reduce loneliness, evidence suggests that excessive use negatively impacts self-esteem and life satisfaction.