Many students now spend significant amounts of time on social media, which can have both beneficial and bad consequences on their psychological well-being. Some ways in which students’ mental health can be negatively impacted by social media use include:
Anxiety and sadness might worsen as a result of social media use because of the constant comparison and validation that users feel they need.
Social media can serve as a venue for cyberbullying, which can result in severe psychological harm and even death.
Thirdly, it has been shown that using social media in the hours leading up to night disrupts sleep patterns, which in turn has detrimental effects on mood and mental health.
Excessive usage of social media has been linked to increased anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.
There are a number of things schools can do to counteract these consequences.
In schools, students can learn about the risks associated with too much time spent on social media and be encouraged to establish appropriate limits for their use.
Schools can help prevent cyberbullying by promoting positive online conduct among students.
Schools can help students dealing with mental health issues related to social media use by making available options like counseling services.
Encouraging healthy habits: Schools may help students cope with stress and anxiety by encouraging healthy habits including regular exercise, excellent sleep hygiene, and mindfulness practices.
Schools can have a good effect on students’ mental health by encouraging the development of these habits and the responsible and constructive use of social media.