Author Archives: Gabriella DeRazza

Though there is uncertainty surrounding how social media both positively and negatively impacts mental health, a recent study shows a correlation between usage and lower self-esteem. In their findings, it was due to people with lower self-esteem generally being more willing to sacrifice in-person connection for online connection as the idea of interpersonal relations bringContinue reading “Social Media and Self-Esteem”

It is evident that with more social media use, there is a larger opportunity for comparison, as social media allows users to view millions of others users “lives” from all over the world or different lifestyles. Psychologists found a heavy association between social media use and body image issues, dieting, and self-objectification. Many of theContinue reading “Social Media as a Toxic Mirror”

With everyone staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, there has been concern over the development, worsening, or relapsing of mental health struggles for many. Tik Tok is doing it’s part in helping create a positive atmosphere for users while they are at home. A thread was created showcasing users and their personal healthyContinue reading “Tik Tok Users Sharing Their Positive Coping Mechanisms Amidst COVID-19”

Addiction can come in many forms. It is accompanied by a dependency on whatever it is one is addicted to. In this case, researchers were able to study the patterns of dependency as it relates to social media use. The did so by implementing a psychological task called the Gambling task, which helps gauge value-basedContinue reading “Is Social Media Addiction Comparable to Drug Addiction?”

Tik Tok has quickly become a large social media platform. Though many creators make videos in categories such as dancing and humor, many teens are using this platform as a means of “oversharing” in the best way possible. Sometimes through the use of self-deprecating humor and other times directly addressing their personal struggles, teens areContinue reading “Tik Tok Teens Discussing Mental Health, Relationship Abuse & Sexuality”

What you regularly consume is likely going to have some sort of effect on your perspective. This is the same with social media consumption. If you are typically viewing negative posts or comments, you are more inclined to think negatively. This is where the importance of linguists comes into play on social media. The analyzingContinue reading “Language, Social Media & Your Mood”

We all make jokes about being “addicted” to our phones and social media. It turns out it could be true. There is links to addictive behaviors in relation to social media use being studied. The substitution for physical human interaction with online interaction can offer an increased sense of social well-being. The more heavily peopleContinue reading “Can Social Media Be Addicting?”

Though social media gets a bad reputation in its relation to mental health, it can actually serve as a positive coping mechanism. Platforms like Youtube can serve a a means of open discussion regarding mental health experiences. This can offer comfort to those sharing and those viewing. It can be a great way for peopleContinue reading “Social Media as a Positive Coping Mechanism”

This study done on caner patients began by getting an indication of the number of patients struggling with depression. They found a positive correlation between the patients that were experiencing depressive episodes and their use of social media. This offers a brighter outlook on the perception of social media in relation to mental health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5773781/

Feeling like your feed is bringing you down and your confidence is low? Try changing up who you follow. When you only consume images or posts that are negative or make you feel need need to compare yourself, you are doing your mind a disservice. Your feed can be a source of positivity if youContinue reading “Following Positive Influencers”