social network

1. The Social
Network

2. “Social media made y’all way too
comfortable with disrespecting
people and not getting punched in
the face for it.”
- MIKE TYSON

3. Essential Question
What is the impact of social
media on teens’ mental health?

4. What is Social Media?
 An internet-based form of communication
 Different platforms allow users to have
conversations, share information, and generate web
content
Source: University of Florida Communications and Marketing

5. What is Social Media?
 Instagram
 Facebook
 Wechat
 Weibo
 QQ

6. Number of
Social Media
Users in China
According to Statista.ca,
there were around 926.8
million social media users
in China in 2020
This graph shows the data
from 2017-2020, and a
projection up to 2026
Source: Statista.ca

7. Statistics
 ~65 percent of the Chinese population uses the Internet
 In 2017, over 60 percent of surveyed social media users appreciated that
social networks help them to keep in touch with friends and family, and
widen their knowledge and awareness of what is going on in the world
 At the same time, over 40% complained that social media keeps them
away from reading printed books or newspapers and allows less time for
sleep
Source: Statista.ca

8. Article: Negative Impacts on
Mental Health
 A study has shown that teens who spent more time on screen activities or less
time on non-screen activities were much more likely to have symptoms of
depression
Access to this digital media may have bad outcomes
the spread of false information about individuals
online bullying
reduced face-to-face social interactions
Therefore, this digital media may have a negative impact on mental health.
Source: NCBI

9. Article: What to know about
social media and mental health
Source: Medical News Today
• Social media can make
users feel depressed,
anxious, or isolated
• May trigger feelings of
inadequacy

10. Article: What to know about
social media and mental health
Source: Medical News Today
• In spite of this, there
are also positive effects
of social media

11. Positive Effects of Social Media
• Provides a platform for people who want to speak about depression and anxiety
• Good support system for like-minded people
• Gives a voice to the voiceless – allows people to speak their truth and fight injustices
• Can be a platform for creativity and self-expression
Source: Medical News Today

12. Preventing Negative Effects
 Limit use to 30 minutes a day
 Be conscious of activity – be an active user, not a passive user (endless
scrolling)
 Turn off notifications to resist distractions
 Leave smartphone out of reach while sleeping
 Turn off data connectivity when spending quality time with friends or
family
Source: Medical News Today

13. Revisiting the Essential Question
What is the impact of social
media on teens’ mental health?

14. Revisiting the Essential Question
What is the impact of social media on teens’ mental health?
 Some negative
 Some positive
 With responsible usage, it’s possible to enjoy the benefits
without having to fall victim to the downfalls

15. Sources
Sharrell, Zia. “Social Media and Mental Health: Depression and Psychological Effects.” Medical
News Today, MediLexicon International, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/social-media-and-mental-
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Thomala, Lai Lin. “China: Number of Social Media Users 2026.” Statista, 16 Aug. 2021,
https://www.statista.com/statistics/277586/number-of-social-network-users-in-china/.
University of South Florida - UCM. “Introduction to Social Media.” University Communications and
Marketing, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/ucm/marketing/intro-social-media.aspx.
Zhang, Jie, et al. “Digital Media and Depressive Symptoms among Chinese Adolescents: A Cross-
Sectional Study.” National Institute of Biotechnology Information, US National Library of Medicine,
National Institutes of Health, 9 May 2019,
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6514493/.