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1 7 Ways Social Media Can Benefit Mental Health – Painted Brain
- Author: paintedbrain.org
- Published: 10/20/2021
- Review: 4.81 (677 vote)
- Summary: The anonymity afforded by social media offers a safe space for people to express themselves and reveal their personal experiences with mental illness . In other words, it allows self-expression without the danger of stigma. “It forms connections in a different way, watching strangers talking openly about their lives
- Source: https://paintedbrain.org/editorial/7-ways-social-media-can-benefit-mental-health-2/
2 Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being
- Author: hsph.harvard.edu
- Published: 11/01/2021
- Review: 4.76 (436 vote)
- Summary: · On the other hand, a growing body of research has demonstrated that social media use is negatively associated with mental health and
- Source: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/social-media-positive-mental-health/
3 The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health – Penn Medicine
- Author: lancastergeneralhealth.org
- Published: 01/16/2022
- Review: 4.58 (598 vote)
- Summary: · Feeling increased anxiety, depression and/or loneliness · Spending more time on social media than with friends and family · Comparing yourself
- Source: https://lancastergeneralhealth.org/health-hub-home/2021/september/the-effects-of-social-media-on-mental-health
4 Social Media and Mental Health: The Good, the Bad, and How to Deal
- Author: betterup.com
- Published: 02/02/2022
- Review: 4.29 (441 vote)
- Summary: · Research shows ties between social media and anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Find out how social media affects mental health
- Source: https://www.betterup.com/blog/social-media-and-mental-health
5 Social Media and Mental Health – HelpGuide.org
- Author: helpguide.org
- Published: 10/03/2021
- Review: 4.16 (503 vote)
- Summary: Excessive use of social media can fuel anxiety, depression, FOMO and other mental health issues. Here’s how to change your habits for the better
- Source: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm
6 Social Media and Mental Health: Benefits, Risks, and Opportunities
- Author: link.springer.com
- Published: 02/09/2022
- Review: 3.79 (257 vote)
- Summary: · In a review of 43 studies in young people, many benefits of social media were cited, including increased self-esteem and opportunities for self-
- Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41347-020-00134-x
7 Social Media and Mental Health: What are the Positive and Negative
- Author: montarebehavioralhealth.com
- Published: 06/15/2022
- Review: 3.62 (473 vote)
- Summary: Social networking also allows users to meet people they may not have otherwise met. Even if a person has a niche interest, they can find their community online
- Source: https://montarebehavioralhealth.com/social-media-and-mental-health-what-are-the-positive-and-negative-effects/
8 Contrary to Popular Belief, Social Media Can Have Positive Effects
- Author: thriveworks.com
- Published: 08/30/2021
- Review: 3.59 (565 vote)
- Summary: · The researchers found that people who feel nervous during one-on-one conversations find refuge in social media—especially during trying times. “
- Source: https://thriveworks.com/blog/social-media-positive-effects-mental-health/
9 Social Media’s Positive and Negative Impact on Mental Health
- Author: psychreg.org
- Published: 08/29/2021
- Review: 3.26 (293 vote)
- Summary: · Practise mindfulness. Reflect on your life and try to see the positive things. Practising mindfulness helps you focus on the present moment
- Source: https://www.psychreg.org/social-media-positive-negative-impact-mental-health/
10 Online Social Networking and Mental Health – PMC – NCBI
- Author: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Published: 01/14/2022
- Review: 3 (211 vote)
- Summary: Several studies have indicated that the prolonged use of social networking sites (SNS), such as Facebook, may be related to signs and symptoms of depression. In
- Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4183915/
11 Pros and cons of social media for mental health | On the Line
- Author: ontheline.org.au
- Published: 05/06/2022
- Review: 2.82 (177 vote)
- Summary: · Pros and cons of social media for mental health · Pro: Raises awareness · Con: Promotes fake news · Pro: Can combat loneliness · Con: Can increase
- Source: https://ontheline.org.au/mental-health-blog/pros-and-cons-of-social-media-for-mental-health/
12 Here’s How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health
- Author: mcleanhospital.org
- Published: 07/03/2022
- Review: 2.73 (101 vote)
- Summary: · A 2018 British study tied social media use to decreased, disrupted, and delayed sleep, which is associated with depression, memory loss, and
- Source: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health
13 The effects of social media on mental health – SpunOut
- Author: spunout.ie
- Published: 04/12/2022
- Review: 2.6 (133 vote)
- Summary: Some positives include the fact that it’s great for making and maintaining relationships with people, self-expression, self-identity, emotional support, and
- Source: https://spunout.ie/life/online-wellbeing/social-media-mental-health
14 Social media break improves mental health, study suggests
- Author: sciencedaily.com
- Published: 11/24/2021
- Review: 2.66 (187 vote)
- Summary: · Their results — published today (Friday 6 May 2022) in the US journal Cyberpsychology, Behaviour and Social Networking — suggest that just one
- Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/05/220505213404.htm
15 How Social Media Impacts Students’ Mental Health | BestColleges
- Author: bestcolleges.com
- Published: 09/10/2021
- Review: 2.47 (155 vote)
- Summary: · “Social media has had a positive effect on my mental health by allowing me to feel seen and heard,” said Thomas. “As a creator, I realize my
- Source: https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/social-media-mental-health/
16 Does social media impact mental health? What we really know
- Author: medicalnewstoday.com
- Published: 02/02/2022
- Review: 2.32 (104 vote)
- Summary: · Results indicate a link between higher use of social media and an increased risk of depression. Furthermore, the authors suggest that exposure
- Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/does-social-media-impact-mental-health-what-we-really-know
17 Social Media Effects On Mental Health: 6 Life-Enhancing Tips
- Author: positivepsychology.com
- Published: 04/01/2022
- Review: 2.37 (106 vote)
- Summary: Relatedly, some research shows that routine social media usage has been positively associated with social
- Source: https://positivepsychology.com/social-media-effects/
18 Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
- Author: onlinedegrees.unr.edu
- Published: 10/21/2021
- Review: 2.14 (151 vote)
- Summary: For example, obsessive use of social media by adolescents and teens can lead to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), impulsive disorder, disruption
- Source: https://onlinedegrees.unr.edu/online-master-of-public-health/impact-of-social-media-on-youth-mental-health/
