## Social Media: The Ups and Downs for Young Minds **Uncover the impact of social media on children's mental health.** This presentation explores the complex relationship between social media and the developing minds of children. We'll delve into: * **The positive connections:** How social media fosters friendships, self-expression, and access to information. * **The potential pitfalls:** Increased anxiety, depression, body image issues, and cyberbullying. * **Strategies for healthy use:** Explore practical tips for parents and educators to promote safe and balanced social media habits in children. **Equip yourself with the knowledge to guide young people in navigating the social media landscape.** Good evening everyone, and thank you for joining me today. Today we’ll be exploring the impact of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. Social media is an undeniable part of our lives, and pediatricians are in a unique position to guide parents and children in navigating this digital landscape.

1. Impact of Social Media on
Mental Health
Dr gaurav gupta:

2. Teens spending > 3 hours daily on
social media face double the risk
of depression and anxiety.
ONE SCARY STATISTIC:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2749480

3. IN INDIA
85% of non-adult users have smartphones &
spend 5 hours online daily, with 80% using
social media. 1
Additionally, 31% use between six to nine
social media platforms simultaneously. 2
1.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362072284_The_Impact_that_social_media_
has_had_on_Today's_Generation_of_Indian_Youth_An_Analytical_Study.
2.https://www.statista.com/statistics/1388571/india-social-media-usage-by-age-group/

4. PakistanStudy-Khaledetal
POSITIVE IMPACT
Social Connection and Support
Self-Expression and Identity
Development
Access to Information and Resources

5. NEGATIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH

6. Cyberbullying

7. Social Comparison

8. Privacy Concerns

9. Negative Body Image

10. Sleep
Disruption

11. Fear of Missing Out

12. Addiction and Screen Time

13. DANGEROUS VIRAL TRENDS

14. Pressure to Conform

15. INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT

19. Identifying Signs of Social Media-Related Issues
• Changes in mood or behavior (withdrawal, irritability, sadness)
• Sleep disturbances (difficulty falling asleep, excessive tiredness)
• Decreased interest in previously enjoyed activities
• Academic decline or difficulty concentrating

22. Strategies for
Healthy Social Media
Use

24. • Set time limits and screen-free zones.
• Encourage face-to-face interaction.
• Promote critical thinking about online
content.
• Be a positive role model.

25. Pediatricians and parents can team up like
superheroes to sprinkle some magic dust on kids'
social media habits, creating a cyberspace that's
both fun and safe!