The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Abstract:

Mental health issues are exacerbated by social media use. Engaging in social media activities can positively impact the realm of mental health. Since humans are social creatures, they need the company of other people in order to thrive. Therefore, having social connections with others can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; yet, not having social connections can have detrimental effects on one's mental health. Globally, there are around 3.8 billion users of social media. What impact does using social media have on users' mental health? Overuse of social media can raise susceptibility to the emergence of psychiatric disorders, particularly by elevating symptoms of depression, lowering self-esteem, and creating psychological anguish. People of all ages are using social media more and more, thus it's critical to comprehend any potential negative consequences so that usage limits and solutions may be created. The purpose of this suggested study is to ascertain how social media use affects mental health.  The planned study will advance knowledge of the possible harmful consequences of social media use and offer data to assist the creation of guidelines for acceptable usage as well as interventions for those who are negatively impacted by social media use.