Daily Impact
Social Media & Your Mood
Social media has been described as more addictive than cigarettes or alcohol…so what does it do to your mood?
Here’s what the research tells us…
While using social networks helps many people feel more connected to peers, more free in their self-expression, and more aware of others’ experiences, others experience intense envy and may have greater struggles with depression, low self-worth and other mental health challenges.
Research has found a direct link between social media use and mood disorders like anxiety and depression, but acknowledges that the relationship is complex and bi-directional
Increasing amounts of social media use have been associated with higher levels of loneliness
With 90% of students comparing themselves with peers within 15 minutes of waking up, social media sites set many people up for negative self-perception before they even get out of bed.
In a survey of 1,500 young adults on the impact of social media on issues such as anxiety, depression, self-identity and body image, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and Twitter all demonstrated negative effects overall on young people’s mental health.