195 The Media's Negative Affects On Mental Health

Social media use can lead to decreased, disrupted, and delayed sleep, which is associated with depression, memory loss, and poor academic performance, Physical health problems such as nausea, headaches, muscle tension, and tremors due to the connection between the mind and the gut. Increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. The media can cause Negative experiences such as neglecting face-to-face relationships, distraction from work or school, and feelings of envy, anger, or depression.