Social Media and Mental Health Concerns in 2024
By Ashley Barnes, M.S. Social Media Social media is a form of internet-based communication that allows people to create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. It can include text, visuals, personal messages, and other content, such as videos. Social media often features user-generated content that encourages engagement through likes, shares, comments, and discussion. Uses for social media include: Connecting with others: People can use social media to build relationships, have conversations, and connect with their audience. Sharing Information: People can use social media to share ideas, personal messages, and other content. Marketing: Brands and creators can use social media marketing to sell products or services, connect with their audience, and build their brand. Creating Content: People can use social media to create web content, such as blogs and podcast Some popular social media platforms include: TikTok Facebook Instagram Snapchat YouTube While social media can be …