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Ten facts about the affect of social media on mental health

1.Increased Risk of Depression: A 2019 study by the American Journal of Epidemiology found that individuals who spent more than 3 hours per day on social media had a 60% higher likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms. 

2. Sleep Disruption: According to a 2020 survey from the Sleep Foundation, 71% of young adults reported that their social media use negatively affected their sleep, with 25% stating they stayed up late on social platforms, disrupting their sleep schedule.

3. Anxiety and Stress: A 2020 study published in Computers in Human Behavior found that 58% of individuals reported feeling more anxious and stressed due to constant engagement with social media platforms, with 70% of young adults specifically impacted.

4. Cyberbullying: According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, 37% of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 have been bullied online, contributing to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

5. Impact on Body Image: A 2021 study by the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK found that 40% of young people reported feeling worse about their body image after using Instagram, with platforms that focus on visuals causing significant dissatisfaction.

6. Social Comparison: A 2018 study published in Social Media + Society revealed that 58% of people reported experiencing lower self-esteem as a result of comparing their lives to those of others on social media.

7. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): A 2019 Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology study found that 34% of social media users experience FOMO, which leads to heightened feelings of isolation, loneliness, and anxiety.

8. Addiction: A 2021 study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking found that 45% of young adults exhibit signs of social media addiction, with the behavior contributing to feelings of anxiety, depression, and lower life satisfaction.

9. Mental Health Effects in Teens: According to a 2022 survey by Pew Research Center, 46% of teenagers in the U.S. said that social media has a mostly negative impact on their mental health, particularly with concerns about bullying, self-esteem, and anxiety.

10. Suicidal Thoughts: A study conducted by The Lancet in 2020 found that heavy social media use is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, with users spending over 6 hours a day on social platforms being 50% more likely to report suicidal ideation.

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