# Impact of Social Media on Mental Health | Research & Facts
> Explore how social media algorithms influence mental health, covering both positive community benefits and negative effects like anxiety and depression.

Tags: social-media, mental-health, psychology, technology-impact, well-being, algorithms, digital-health
## Slide 1: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
* Presented by Hudson Galante for CIS 110.

## Slide 2: Introduction
* Social media is used daily by a vast majority of young adults.
* Increasing frequency of mental health concerns associated with constant online presence.

## Slide 3: How Social Media Works
* Utilization of algorithms to provide personalized content.
* Engagement triggers: notifications and likes.
* Strategic design aims to maximize scrolling time.

## Slide 4: Positive Effects
* Facilitates global connectivity.
* Enables the formation of supportive online communities.
* Source of emotional support for many users.

## Slide 5: Negative Effects
* Association with anxiety and depression.
* Impact on self-esteem.
* The phenomenon of constant social comparison.

## Slide 6: Long-Term Effects
* Dependent on usage patterns.
* Passive Use (scrolling only) leads to worse mental health outcomes.
* Active Use (creating and engaging) leads to better psychological outcomes.

## Slide 7: Key Takeaway
* Social media is a double-edged sword with both benefits and risks.
* User awareness and usage habits are critical for mental well-being.

## Slide 8: References
* Core research sourced from Pew Research Center, Harvard Business School, American Psychological Association, and National Institute of Mental Health.
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