Social media has become a daily part of our lives, and it doesn’t look like that will be changing anytime soon. In fact, 72% of Americans have at least one social media platform, and the trend continues to grow as social media becomes more popular.
The impact of social media on mental health is widespread and well-researched. Below, we’ll guide you through the effects of social media, its pros and cons, how it affects your mental health and how you can protect your mental health while using social media platforms.
The emergence of social media has changed how we communicate with one another. We have access to other people at all times of the day with a simple touch of a button. As social media becomes more popular, people are expected to answer messages and respond to notifications quickly. These expectations are one of the reasons that teenagers and young adults spend so much time on social media.