As technology develops and grows, social media platforms become more accessible. Through the use of social media, users also become more exposed towards all types of posts whether they may be messages, images, or videos. And by viewing the “wrong” source of media, users may develop the tendency to compare their own personal life with others who are only broadcasting the positive aspects of theirs. This may result in bad connections being drawn in regards to a person’s mental health and well-being such that, the user and audience may be experiencing jealousy, anxiety, and other negative emotions. In terms of relationships and mental health, individuals may be led onto the path of feeling as if they are missing out on events and jealousy. In terms of the workplace and mental health, individuals may succumb to being less productive and develop habits that may be detrimental towards their own personal and professional branding over the Internet and world wide web. In terms of culture and mental health, individuals are becoming more susceptible to comparing themselves with others’ lavish lifestyles. In terms of entertainment and mental health, individuals have started to seek out social media as sources of entertainment and have become more exposed to what is displayed for the public, whether it may have a positive or negative impact. All in all, social media definitely has an impact to a person’s mental health. However, it depends on how well a person is trained in respect to being able to filter out the vast information, media, and ideas that float around social media.
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Social Media And Mental Health 