What is social media?
Is a type of mass media communication on the Internet that allows people to exchange information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (such as videos).
Social media can be a source of____.
Bullying
Social media disrupts ___ habits that can decrease academic performance
sleep
Because social media platforms are so private, statements may quickly reach a large number of people.
False
More time spent on social networking sites was associated with ___ psychological distress
a.) higher b.) lower
a.) higher
What is Mental Health?
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
Social media causes ____ or suicidal thoughts.
Self-harm
A state that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
Mental Health
Lack of sleep can also cause increase of academic performance, eg. listening to the teacher.
False
FOMO means?
Fear Of Missing Out
How does SOCIAL MEDIA damages MENTAL HEALTH?
Social media disrupts sleep habits that can decrease academic performance. Social media increases anxiety which can lead to low self confidence. Social media causes self harm or suicidal thoughts. Social media can be a source of bullying
Social media increases ___ which can lead to low self-confidence.
Anxiety/depression
In 2022, __ % of the total population admitting to lost sleep because of social media.
80%
Although filters can be hilarious, their ease of use in hiding flaws and altering appearance can lead to misleading illusions.
True
The percentage of Ontario’s teenagers who reported spending 5 or more hours a day on social media in 2013
11 %