Excessive social media negatively affects mental health

A group of concerned mental health professionals discusses the negative impact of excessive social media use during a conference, with charts and statistics displayed on a screen behind them.

According to a report from the Pew Research Center in 2023, 69% of adults in the United States stated that they felt overwhelmed by the constant flow of information on social media. This overwhelming presence can lead to feelings of inadequacy and social isolation, further impacting well-being, as highlighted in other studies linking excessive social … Read more