Social Media Not Linked to Mental Health

A professor of psychology of education at the University of Manchester, Neil Humphrey, has stated that the rise of social media use by adolescents is not to blame for mental health issues in schools. Research taken from 350,000 adolescents found that the variability of mental health accountable for a child’s social media use is ‘less than half a per cent.’

Although this professor has made this statement, headteachers are not so sure along with the DfE. School leaders are requesting new social media laws to keep children safe amid fears of children’s mental health deteriorating. The DfE announced some supporting projects to take part in schools at the beginning of this year, to ensure that children know the impact of social media.

Social Media Affects Us Indirectly

Although there is now research to suggest that social media does not affect media health, perhaps it doesn’t directly affect it however being on social media can disrupt sleep and perhaps replace other sociable activities. Social media can affect us indirectly.

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