Publication: CORRELATION BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH IN ADOLESCENTS
| dc.contributor.author | Tillotson, Faith | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bedi, Sarah | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-21T19:48:13Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-04-16 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In adolescents, how does limiting social media use or not using it at all, compared with using social media often, affect symptoms of anxiety and depression over 6-12 months? A search was conducted using CINAHL and PsycINFO through the Husson University Library database. For the searches, the keywords used were social media, mental health, and adolescents. Along with this, filters were added for peer-reviewed, full-text, and published within the past 10 years. Social media among adolescents is a growing public health concern. There has been a concerning association between the increase in anxiety and depression symptoms. Evidence from the studies reviewed shows the correlation between excessive or addictive social media use and mental health challenges. These mental health challenges include mood disturbances, sleep disturbances, and self-diagnosed anxiety and depression. The research reviewed suggests that the quality and addictive patterns of social media use, rather than just the duration, are essential factors that play a role in the mental health of adolescents. Limiting social media usage or addressing addictive patterns early on may reduce these mental health risks in adolescents. The data support evidence-based nursing practice by emphasizing the importance of routine psychosocial screenings. These screenings would include social media habits, sleep patterns, and self-reported mental health symptoms. Nurses could play a key role in reducing the effects of social media on mental health. Educating families, setting realistic boundaries, and referring adolescents to resources for mental health can prevent or decrease anxiety and depression symptoms. Implementing routine screening for social media use and mental health symptoms during adolescents' yearly physicals or school nurse visits to educate and identify adolescents who may be at risk of developing mental health concerns due to their social media usage. The next step would be to conduct longitudinal research to evaluate how these interventions can impact symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents over a period of time to provide more substantial evidence for clinical guidelines and education development. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.husson.edu/handle/20.500.14298/1086 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.title | CORRELATION BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH IN ADOLESCENTS | |
| dc.type | Poster | |
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