How does social media influence teenage behavior?

Hi everyone, my name is Sarah Shabeeb!

Welcome to my blog, where I would like to share with you my thoughts on how social media influences behavior of teenagers. My goal is to keep you up to date with the current events that can affect the mental health of teens, and share with you different informative articles and ressources. 

I feel that it is an important topic for all societies, as we have all been more active on the internet and social media since the start of the global pandemic. 

Undoubtebly, the internet plays an important role in our lives, as it is the biggest source of valuable information in the modern world. But it can also be a dangerous place, filled with harmful information and cyberbullying, which often result in increased depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses among online users, such as teenagers. 

I hope my blog will help raise public awareness on the importance of mental health of young adults and how the internet can affect our behavior, and our mental wellbeing!





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 Hi everyone!  In this post I would like to share with you 3 online articles about the use of internet and its effects on mental health of teenagers. 1. Article: 5 Ways Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health  Webpage Link:  https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-social-media-affects-teen-mental-health-4144769 This  online article, written by Sherri Gordon in November of 2021, provides simple and convenient explanation of social media influence on mental health of adolescents. First of all, it looks at the effects of social media on brain activity of teens. Aside from that, I find this webpage resourceful, as it provides a detailed overview of three most common mental health disorders among teenagers: Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Deprivation.  2. The Metaverse and Teens’ Mental Health  Webpage Link:  https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-metaverse-and-teens-mental-health/ The 2022 article by Adam Holz explores an important contemporary topic o...
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Current Event II: Coronavirus and Teenage Mental Health

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My View on Social Media Influence on Teenage Behavior

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