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Too much time on social media apps can lead to an increase in body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and low self-esteem. While this is particularly concerning for teen girls, reports show that 46% of teens 13 to 17 years old said social media made them feel worse about their bodies.
Social media is not entirely bad, but there are dangers. This post will review 15 common dangers of social media for adolescents, plus how to reduce or avoid these dangers. Dangers to Physical Health. Dangers to Mental Health. Dangers of Bad Content.
Social media is criticized for being addictive by design and for its role in the spread of misinformation on critical issues from vaccine safety to election integrity, as well as the rise of right-wing extremism.
From swallowing cinnamon (which can cause permanent lung damage) to choking oneself to the point of blacking out (which left a 10-year-old girl brain dead), viral challenges on TikTok and other social media platforms encourage young people to record themselves taking inane risks.
The researchers found that using social media more than three times a day predicted poor mental health and well-being in teens. But not all research has found a link between time spent on social media and mental health risks in teens. How teens use social media also might determine its impact.
As youth mental health continues to suffer, parents, teachers, and legislators are sounding the alarm on social media. But fear and misinformation often go hand in hand. APA’s recommendations aim to add science-backed balance to the discussion.
Recent studies suggest a causal link between teen social media use and reduced well-being. Now, some researchers are looking into possible mechanisms.
Usage of social media can become harmful depending on the amount of time children spend on the platforms, the type of content they consume or are otherwise exposed to, and the degree to which it disrupts activities that are essential for health like sleep and physical activity.
The nation’s top health official issued an extraordinary public warning on Tuesday about the risks of social media to young people, urging a push to fully understand the possible “harm to...
The group published a report in July showing that children as young as 13 were targeted within 24 hours of creating an account with harmful content, including material related to eating...