Today everyone uses social media. If someone wants to send a message to the world, he reaches out to social media, but no one talks about the side effects of social media. Do you know how social media affects your health? You will be surprised to know that the mental health of youth around the world is deteriorating due to social media.
A study published in the popular media journal PsychNet suggests that young adults can improve their mental health by limiting their social media use. The researchers conducted this study keeping in mind those people who had become emotionally weak. Studies show that reducing screen time by one hour a day for three weeks reduces depression, anxiety and fear of missing out.
• Every year mental disorders are seen in about 20% of the youth.
During adolescence and young adulthood, individuals undergo major social, physical, and emotional changes. This makes them particularly vulnerable to mental health problems. Statistics show that approximately 20% of youth are diagnosed with a mental disorder each year, with depression and anxiety being the most common.
• The survey was conducted for three weeks
The study was conducted by researchers at Carleton University with 220 undergraduate students who regularly use social media. The study began with one week of general social media activity, followed by three weeks with participants divided into two groups. One group was asked to limit their social media use to no more than an hour per day.
• Night sleep will increase
The results of the study were surprising. Participants who used less social media showed fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety. They also felt less afraid of getting lost and their nightly sleep increased by about 30 minutes. Experiments show that social media
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