Does Social Media Harm Young Peoples’ Mental Health?
On Tuesday, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the United States surgeon general, issued a rare public health advisory on the risks that social media may pose to young people’s mental health and well-being. The report explains:A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a public statement that calls the American people’s attention to an urgent public health issue and provides…
Does Social Media Affect Your Body Image?
What do the posts in your social media feeds tell you about how your body should look? How do they affect the way you feel about your body?In general, how does what you see on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube or other social media sites affect your body image, which is defined as “a combination of the…
Social Media Star
Who are your favorite social media stars? What do you like about them? Would you ever want to be an internet celebrity? Why or why not? If so, what would your online brand be? What kind of content would you deliver? Rants? Dance videos? Comedy? Gaming tips? Fashion or beauty tips? Something else? Why do…
I’m a Disabled Teenager, and Social Media Is My Lifeline
No one knows that I can. I can “get it.” Of course, people don’t see that. I struggle with impulsivity. My physical clumsiness makes it hard for me to maintain appropriate facial expressions and tone of voice. While I easily grasp abstract concepts, I often can’t convert them into tangible, step-by-step actions, making it difficult…
Do Social Media and Smartphones Make Your Friendships Stronger?
Does technology strengthen your relationships and make your friendships easier to maintain? Or does it do the opposite?
