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CRAZY WAYS
SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGES YOUR BRAIN
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nline social media platforms are a major part of daily life. Unfortunately, they can also bring with them some very real dangers to the mental health of their users. Below are just a handful of the very real dangers of social media usage and how overuse can impact your brain.
Fueling Mental Illness
Overriding Safety Concerns
One of the most pressing dangers of
The overwhelming need to be connected to social platforms has also created a substantial fear of being disconnected in many users. This fear has led to individuals ignoring obvious dangers in favor of staying connected, which has led to hazards on roads and sidewalks. One only needs to take a look at drivers on their phones to see how this phenomenon has a major impact on the world at large.
social media is its impact on the overall mental health of its users. A number of different studies have shown that those who engage in substantial social media usage find themselves dealing with worsened symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as a heightened risk of selfharm and suicidal idealization. 18 | FLOWER MOUND TOWN LIFE
| JULY 2020
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