Theory Essay

The document discusses how social media can negatively impact the mental health of women aged 16-24. A study found that teens who used social media for 7 hours per day were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression compared to those who used it for an hour a day. Frequent social media use can cause feelings of inadequacy from unrealistic depictions of others' lives and cyberbullying. Celebrities like Selena Gomez have also struggled with addiction to social media and its negative effects on mental health.