HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECT TEENS?

NEGATIVE IMPACT

• Anxiety and depression
• Cyber bullying
• FOMO
• Negative body image
• Unhealthy sleep pattern
• Unrealistic Expectations
• General addiction to smartphone

POSITIVE IMPACT

• Can help people who are isolated and marginalised
• Can help to find personality

ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

• Comparing yourself to others can be sure path to anxiety
• Social media can cause psychological stress.

CYBER Bullying

• Social media means that you can bully anonymously.
• You may cyber bully without even realising.

FOMO

• FOMO means Fear Of Missing Out.
• FOMO can be caused when you feel you are missing out on a positive experience.

NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE

• Body image is how people see them selves, negative body image is when you have an unrealistic view of your body.
• This is seen most commonly in girls and young women.

UNHEALTHY SLEEP PATTERNS

• Teenagers should sleep for 8-10 hours each day.
• Only 15% of teenagers sleep for the recommended time each year.
• Sleep is important for full brain function

UNREALISTIC Expectations

• Unrealistic expectations are when you have an idea or vision but do not recognise the truth about the situation or the difficulties that may occur.

GENERAL ADDICTION TO A SMARTPHONE/DEVICE

• Being addicted to a smart device can mean that schoolwork can decline and that you will miss out on opportunities with friends and family.

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