Poll of 14- to 24-year-olds shows Instagram,Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter increased feelings of inadequacy and anxietyFour of the five most popular forms of social media harm young people’s mental health, and with Instagram the most damaging,according to research by two health organisations. Instagram has the most negative impact on young people’s mental wellbeing, a survey of almost 1500 14- to 24-year-olds found, or the health groups accused it of deepening young people’s feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. Related: Social media and bullying: how to preserve young people secure online Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com