Impact of Social Media on Mental Health of Teenagers

Reading Contemporary
Society

Contents
Contents...........................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
DOCUMENTARY ANALYSIS.....................................................................................................1
DISCUSSION..................................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Health and social care includes treatment of all kinds of ill health as well as medical
conditions at health centres, community and other health care based establishments. A
contemporary society is said to one which is characterised through advancements on
technologies, enhancement of human interconnectedness as well as globalisation. It brings
necessary changes including increased literacy and expectancy that are natural equilibrium.
Reading contemporary society provides a basis to illuminate strengths or the weaknesses of
specific society. It enables people to stay pace with times and continue success in field of work.
It exposes an individual to new beliefs or ideas, appreciative to other’s perspectives addition to
make them tolerant. The present report is prepared on “Impact of social media on mental health
of teenagers”. Teenagers are the group of society that belongs to age group of 13 and 19 years
old. More usage of social media or more time spent on social networking sites by teenagers is
impacting their mental health comprising anxiety and depression.
The report includes documentary analysis of chosen articles to examine their suitability
for academic study. It further highlights discussions concerned with key findings of research
about the topic of study.
DOCUMENTARY ANALYSIS
Article 1:
Anxiety, loneliness and Fear of Missing Out: The impact of social media on young people’s
mental health
Bibliographic information concerned with the article:
https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/blogs/anxiety-loneliness-and-fear-missing-out-impact-
social-media-young-peoples-mental-health
Who owns the news publications?
Centre for Mental Health
Who is the publication aimed at?
The publication of the article aimed at social media use causes loneliness, depression along with
anxiety among young people. Online platforms including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
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