The debate that has many people wondering, does social media have a negative impact on mental health? And if so, how bad is it? While there are numerous studies and even more opinions, social media does affect your mental health in some way.
Some of the ways social media can alter the way we feel consciously and subconsciously:
Addictive
Triggers Sadness
Constant Comparing
Less social with human interaction
Promotes sitting more and less physical movement
Self esteem and confidence lower
Sleep issues
Relationships can be affected
While each of these can cause a negative impact on your mental health, there are a few ways to combat them
Try these tips to help:
- Use the activity dashboard to track how much time you’ve spent on the app.
- Use a daily usage reminder to limit your amount of time you spend on it.
- Use the mute notification to give yourself a break from the constant notifications.
- Put your phone in a drawer or hidden place a few hours a day to keep it out of your eyesight.
- Turn off your phone and read a book or a magazine to interact with information differently.
- Hang out with friends and be in the moment.
Whether you love social media or not, it is here to stay. Let us know how you cope?
