Social Media and Mental Health 2021

  Psychological effects of social media on teenagers mental health (Especially in this pandemic)

 

Effects of social  media 2021

The role social media plays in mental health:

Humans are social creatures. We need friendships for the success of others in our lives, and the strength of our relationships has a huge impact on our mental health and happiness. 

Collective relationships with others can reduce stress, anxiety and frustration, boost self-confidence, bring peace and happiness, prevent loneliness and even add years to your life. On the other hand, lack of strong social relationships can pose serious risks to your mental and emotional health.

In today's world, many of us rely on social media like Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat, YouTube and Instagram to find each other. Everyone has benefits, but it's important to remember that social media can never replace real human communication.

 Activating hormones requires face-to-face contact with others which reduces stress and makes you feel happier, healthier and more positive. Ironically, for technology designed to bring people together, spending too much time on social media can make you feel lonely and alone, and increase mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

The Positive role social media plays in mental health:

• Stay connected with family and friends all over the world.
• Find new friends and communities Connect with others who share similar interests or desires.
• Participate or encourage good causes; Create awareness of important issues.
• Get or provide emotional support during difficult times.
• For example, if you live in a remote area, have limited freedom, have social concerns, or are part of an open group, find important social connections.
• Find a shop for your creativity and personal impressions.

According to some research  mental health of teenagers is being destroyed/damaged

 

Research by the Educational Policy Institute and the Princess Trust has shown that health and self-esteem are the same in all school-age children.

He found that the well-being of boys and girls had been affected since the age of 14, but since then the girls' mental health had deteriorated.

According to research, the absence of an epidemic plays a major role in the spread of the epidemic.

By Experts:

Compared to the last seven children in primary school, one in three children at the age of 13-14 were dissatisfied with their presence.

The number of young adults with possible mental illness rose from one-sixth to nine in 201

By age 14, primary school-age children had lower self-esteem than their peers

The report states that with the decline in youth in both sexes, the number of girls has further declined.

Although the decline in boys continued, it was acknowledged that girls' self-confidence and well-being were balanced from the onset of late puberty.

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Peace/community

Regardless of a young person's emotional state, excessive use of social media has been associated with negative well-being and self-esteem, as more and more girls are experiencing feelings of frustration and despair.

Upset/depressed People turn to social media to reduce stress level o but their huge uses makes them mentally unhealthy

Focus groups were also held in November to test the effects of the coronavirus epidemic at this age.

According to the study, family income, exercise, and poor maternal health also played an important role in the psychological state of young people or teenagers.

However, regular exercise may put a positive effect on both sexes.

"School closures and closures have resulted in significant reductions in activity and sports participation, which can harm mental health and well-being."

He made several recommendations, including,650 million school packages to promote epidemic-free health care and mental health education in schools.

Young people also need mental health support and better access to physical activity resources, he said.

"The transition from childhood to adolescence can be very complicated, and the results of this report indicate why it is important to focus and support adolescent mental health," says a senior psychologist. That the effects of this epidemic are continuing. "

 Young people are more complex than people infected with the epidemic, so supporting their mental health is more important than ever at this critical time in their lives.