Mentor/s
Brian Stiltner, Sandra Young
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
With social media being so prevalent in our lives and society, it can cause mental health disorders in teenagers who are still in the process of developing into an adult. It can affect their social skills and they might experience anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, or develop body image issues because they are constantly comparing themselves to others on the platforms.
College and Major available
Media Arts BA
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-28-2023 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-28-2023 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
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How The Use of Social Media Can Lead to Mental Disorders in Teenagers
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
With social media being so prevalent in our lives and society, it can cause mental health disorders in teenagers who are still in the process of developing into an adult. It can affect their social skills and they might experience anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, or develop body image issues because they are constantly comparing themselves to others on the platforms.
Students' Information
Rachel Petti, Major: Media Arts: Film and Television, honors student, graduating in May 2023