Mental Health Disorders
This mental health condition is commonly linked to excessive social media comparison.
Depression
his / her behavior involves constantly checking likes, comments, or notifications.
What is compulsive checking?
This emotional state can increase after seeing others’ “highlight reels” online.
loneliness
This age group is most vulnerable to social media’s mental health effects.
teenagers
Studies show higher social media use is linked to higher rates of this mental health issue.
anxiety
Fear of missing out (FOMO) often increases this disorder.
Anxiety
This behavior refers to repeatedly comparing yourself to influencers or peers online.
social comparison
This psychological effect causes users to feel worse about themselves due to unrealistic standards.
inferiority complex
Excessive social media use often negatively affects this key aspect of teenage health
sleep
Research suggests that spending more than this number of hours per day on social media increases mental health risks
3 hours
Teens who seek validation through likes and comments may experience this issue with self-identity.
Low self-esteem
This term describes endlessly scrolling through content without a clear purpose.
doomscrolling
This effect refers to emotional exhaustion caused by constant information overload
mental fatigue
This issue arises when teens prioritize online interaction over real-life relationships
social withdrawl
This hormone, linked to happiness, can be temporarily boosted by likes but drops afterward.
dopamine
Excessive nighttime social media use can worsen this mental health problem.
insomnia (sleep disorder)
This behavior occurs when users alter their appearance using filters to meet unrealistic beauty standards.
digital self-alteration (or filtered self-presentation)?
This psychological phenomenon makes people believe others are happier than they truly are
cognitive distortion
This harmful behavior may increase after exposure to cyberbullying
self harm
This 2010s trend showed a sharp rise in teen depression alongside increased smartphone use.
the teen mental health crisis
Heavy social media use has been linked to increased suicidal thoughts in individuals with this condition, especially teens.
What is major depressive disorder?
This term refers to an unhealthy dependence on social media that interferes with daily functioning
What is social media addiction
This long-term effect reduces a person’s ability to focus due to constant digital stimulation
decreased attention span
Teen brain development is impacted because this part of the brain is still maturing
prefrontal cortex
According to studies, reducing social media use has been shown to improve symptoms of this condition.
depression