Category: Social Media & Mental Health
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How Doomscrolling Affects Mental Health (And How to Stop It)
It’s late. You told yourself you’d just check one thing before bed. And somehow, forty minutes later, you’re still there, thumb moving on its own, scrolling past headline after headline, post after post, most of it upsetting, none of it actually helping you. You finally put the phone down feeling worse than when you picked…
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The Comparison Trap: How Social Media Affects Self-Esteem and Mental Well-being
You open Instagram to kill five minutes. Twenty minutes later, you put your phone down feeling vaguely worse about your life than when you picked it up. Your friend just posted photos from a vacation you couldn’t afford. Someone from high school is announcing a promotion. A fitness influencer is showcasing abs that make you…
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The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media has both clear benefits and serious risks for mental health. On the positive side, it fosters connection, belonging, and awareness. On the negative side, problematic use, social comparison, and cyberbullying are consistently linked to anxiety, depression, and stress. Evidence suggests that quality and patterns of use matter more than raw time spent online.…