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September 14, 2021
Social media plays a big part in the lives of teens and young adults. Through social media networks, teens can connect with friends, family, their community, and school. For some, social media is also a place they can go to for support and services. These platforms also have educational resources and features that allow teens to explore their creativity and share digital content.
At what point, however, does social media cross the line and become a detriment to teens and their mental health?
To understand this, we have to understand the way a developing brain works. During adolescence, social skills and peer relationships increase rapidly. This newfound influence is prioritized within the brain and can make a teen highly sensitive to peer acceptance and rejection, especially online. For this reason, it may be easy for a teen to begin to use social media excessively if they believe it will help them gain the acceptance of their peers.
While mainly used as a communication tool, these platforms have become an extension of a teen's identity and allow them to express themselves and control the way others view them and their life. Social media that provides acceptance and positive interactions will entice a teen to continue posting and oversharing in hopes of getting positive feedback. On the other hand, negative social media interactions can be detrimental to a teen's self-esteem. In both...
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