The increase in teen girls feeling “sad or hopeless” from 2011 to 2021 correlates with the rise in social media during the same period, according to the CDC. #socialmedia #teens #mentalhealth #abcnews
Yessss I had a whole long conversation about this when I was in my layover at the airport with a woman she was so kind and she told me about sites that can help kids… I feel like kids need to get off there phoned
The good all days when the most you could do was play with friends, read books,do chores and still have spare time left and you were happy. Newer generations will never know what mental freedom is like.
I’m doing my PhD in social psych and I research the experience of the “gap” between the mind and world. People who use social media more often have a stronger sense of this gap. What’s troubling, is that the gap is also related to dehumanization, conspiratorial beliefs, sympathy for extremism, lack of meaning in life, avoidance, anxiety and depression. So yeah in plain terms I think social media is cutting off kids from the real world and messing with their humanity.
dehumanization: a cognitive bias against ascribing "human" virtues (consciousness, moral worth, etc.) to certain people or groups conspiratorial beliefs: distrust of institutions and willingness to endorse atypical and controversial beliefs (e.g., birds are government spy drones) sympathy for extremism: Willingness to offer emotional or even economic support for violent political or religious acts lack of meaning in life: A general sense that life is meaningless avoidance, anxiety, and depression: Self explanatory? There, the meanings of all the fancy words. What they add up to is there are a bunch of (young) people who spend more time "in their own heads" than interacting with the real world (i.e., "organic reality"). It's an interesting phenomenon and it explains alot about people in modern society, such as the prevalence of the variables mentioned above. Sorry if my post upset you and made you want to insult me. I hope you're having a better day today. @@davemathews7890
I find what you do fascinating and wish you great success. I just read an article abt Utah & their new legislation coming 2024. (…why I’m going down RU-vid rabbit hole 😂…) All the best, Rick
We spend the the highest per capita on education per student but scoring less on reading, math, and science. What does it have to due mental health? Less job opportunities that required higher skill levels in the competitive job market including service sector that requires greater emphany.
I’m learning that it’s all about addiction and how the social media companies already know this, have data to prove, etc But, computer laws are 15’ish yrs behind the curve therefore these companies have no legal reason to change. Utah has new law coming 2024.
as a former hardcore user, it's harmful effects last now for at least 5 years after quitting, i have no urge to be social, or find new friends or any kind of love, it's permanent, it will never go away, too late to make a change
Considering that my sister stays chronically online and is always on Twitter 24/7 arguing with kpop Stan accounts which is causing her to lash out and cuss out everyone in my house, I would say that social media does have a huge impact on your mental health. I found myself more hateful, judgmental, and lonely than ever.
Exactly!👍…yet I’m learning there are not many current laws for lawyers to grasp onto when making claims… Utah is coming out in march 2024 with legislation that could change the entire landscape.
When my grandparents were young, comic books and juvenile delinquency were blamed for destroying America's youth. When I was growing up, the blame shifted to television. Now social media is the villain. Seems like everything new that comes along gets the blame.
Good analogy. If you have seen…might wanna google Utah Social Media legislation for 2024. Addiction at the forefront and that social media companies know their apps have addictive traits in their computer code…something comics & tv due to platform don’t have. All the best, Rick
@@RyanSymons No, they were certain that they were observing an epidemic that was in fact imaginary. Old people love to worry and complain about anything that is new and different.
I do think there are enough studies and evidence that social media is actually causing extreme issues in a large group of individuals. Comics are not even comparable to purposely addictive rage baiting algorithms which gives you access to almost the entire world. I still cant believe people even make this comparison.
social media made me live in complete isolation. Which is a good thing actually 🤗🤗🤗. I would highly recommend living a lonely life as much as you could.
@@iveneverreadabookHumans were designed to socialize. Studies show being isolated is bad for overall health. Even introverts need regular socialization. In fact, many countries isolate people as a form of torture.
@LiqqaRoni-cx3tx hell is other people. I been in isolation since I left high school. I literally cut down any friendships I had . I have no friends, no girlfriend and I only talk between time and time with my family. I just wish If people embrace this style of living instead of running away from it.
Children are not supposed to see hundreds of photos and videos in a never ending timeline or feed. This causes information overload and a false sense of time. As someone who grew up in the 90s, there were limitations to news information and entertainment. It was rare to see children that contemplated suicide, sex change and severe ADHD.
Would anyone expect anything else when nobody having any personal ties socially becomes normal ??????????? I feel sorry for kids these days and for probably the last 30+ years for multiple reasons , and the new normal isn't normal at all ,,,!!!!!!!!!
My close friend Matt Gaetz says he supports underage girls chatting online. Matt says: "It's a great way to meet more mature people who are willing to share nice & profitable experiences irl." MAGA!
Social media has a negative effect on everyone's mind. People get too caught up with gaslighting and virtue signalling headlines that have no merit or truth. They get told what to think, and how to think. A perfect example is the comment you just made about Matt Gaetz.
@@WarRior-rn4kb You say that like Hunter Biden didn't almost get away with a sweetheart deal that he conjured up with the obviously compromised and weaponized DOJ. Thank God the judge put an abrupt stop to that.
I think that social media has both good and bad effects on teens’ mental health. I absolutely agree that it depends on the content that the teen is watching. They can watch educating content and benefit from it, or watch stupid content and deteriorate mentally, isolating from reality. It is also common teenagers watching someone’s perfect life (which in most cases is not that perfect), compare to theirs and get pressured psychologically. They should understand that what is shown on social media is not the whole picture and not compare to others.
