Social Media & Teens

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/06/30/a-run-down-of-social-medias-effects-on-our-mental-health/#7dc00e8f2e5a Sitting is like smoking, it is one of the worst things we can do to our health Scrolling through social media in our free time isn't the best habit especially when it comes to our collective psychology  Social media can be very damaging  It has been found that when teens take a break from social media they often feel less stressed Lots of people often feel anxious when social media isn't in their reach The less we use social media the more happy we are Social media use is linked to greater feelings of social isolation Perceived isolation is one of the worst things for us, mentally and physically  We fall into a "trap" while on social media The comparison factor in social media leads to jealousy Just because you have lots of friends on social media doesn't mean you have a better social life  There is no benefit to social media Taking a break from social media is a smart decision  

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/social-media-mental-health-negative-effects-depression-anxiety-addiction-memory-a8307196.html Our reliance on social media can have a detrimental effect on our mental health  Although social media platforms can have their benefits, using them too frequently can make you feel increasingly unhappy and isolated in the long run Comparing yourself to others on social media can do little to assuage your feelings or self doubt  Becoming more conscious of the amount of time you spend time scrolling through other people's online profiles could help you focus more on yourself & boost your self confidence  Social media can be great for looking back fondly on memories and recounting how past events occurred, however it can also distort the way in which you remember certain tidbits from your life  Many of us use our phones too soon before choosing to hit the hay, making it hard to fall asleep We need to worry about extent to which your brain is able to fully concentrate when you're awake

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nurturing-self-compassion/201703/mental-health-and-the-effects-social-media Social media has a major impact on people Regular use of media can often lead to depression or the feeling of envy Further studies have shown that people only post the most attractive pictures of themselves  Those that use social media to stay connected don't often get affected by it We all seem to fall into a sort of media trap when on social media

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2018/09/13/new-report-most-teens-say-social-media-makes-them-feel-better-not-worse-about-themselves/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.49b191e4f35d Most teens have grown up with Instagram and Snapchat  70% of the teens use social media more then once a day Some say social media has a negative impact on them, but some say it has a positive impact A significant number of teens say they have "quiet time" with their phones but in reality they do not More then half of teens say that social media takes them away from personal relationships & distracts them from paying attention to people they're with Social media is significantly more important in the lives of vulnerable teens

https://parents.au.reachout.com/skills-to-build/wellbeing/social-media-and-teenagers WHY TEENS USE SOCIAL MEDIA Talking to friends Joining in on group conversations Learning about current events & staying up to date with online content Meeting new people Not having anything to do, or feeling bored Feeling like they might miss out if they aren't always up to date on social media WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR TEENAGERS?  Develop better social skills Feel less isolated Learn about new cultural & societal ideas and issues Bond with friends Have fun Be creative and share their ideas Develop real world skills WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF USING SOCIAL MEDIA Spending too much time online  Being the victim of bullying  Damaging your reputation Having your personal information being shared online Having reduced self esteem WHEN TO KNOW IF SOMETHING IS WRONG Their energy levels & enthusiasm for offline life Their engagement in normal conversation The amount of time they spend doing other activities  Their self esteem & worth  

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Social-Media-and-Teens-100.aspx Social media plays a big role in teens today Survey shows that 90% of teens ages 13-17 use social media On average, teens are online almost 9 hours a day There are many other ways to help your child learn to use social media sites responsibly Cyber bullying is a huge risk of social media It seems though teens use social media to connect with all of their friends  With teens being addicted to their phones, they seem to loose lots of sleep

http://www.center4research.org/social-media-affects-mental-health/ Social media improves social skills (communicating) It also allows people to share their ideas and thoughts It seems though when teens use social media they become depressed or stressed The main problem for this is jealousy because people only post the good of themselves The link between time spent online & other factors linked to suicide is important to watch (be careful) Not all social media platforms are dangerous

https://www.aresearchguide.com/impact-of-social-media-on-youth.html There are lots of social media platforms  As social media has grown over these past few years lots of mixed feelings have began to take place Social media has reduced the world to a global village One good thing about social media is teens can have access to so many new ideas & connections Social media offers an array of opportunities for youth It also takes away empathy from its users

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/negative-effects-social-media/ The negative effects on social media are both physical and mental It can change your perception of the world and yourself, its not always for the best Spending lots of time on social networking can affect your mood While social media made making friends easier, it also made it easier for predators to find victims The more you use social media the easier it is to realize how much you can miss out on Spending lots of time on social media can lead to poor sleep Social media is often described as being more addictive then alcohol & cigarettes  Social media brings good and bad things into our lives

https://www.lifewire.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-social-networking-3486020 Social media has changed the way we communicate, do business, get our daily fix and so much more PROS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING Ability to connect to other people all over the world Easy and instant communication Real-time news and information discovery Great opportunities for business owners General fun and enjoyment CONS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING Information overwhelm  Privacy issues Social peer pressure & cyber bullying Online interaction substitution for online interaction Distraction and procrastination Sedentary lifestyle habits & sleep problems