REVIEW ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH

Abstract

Now a day which is readily available through the advancement of technology, thereby opening a platform for discussion between social media and mental health of the present era. From the dawn of internet and social networking sites human resources of the contemporary world have become more social virtually but less practically. This virtual life is isolating the present man from other fellow beings thereby affecting his health (mental & physical) and overall balance. Increased usage of social networking among adults of the present era is a matter of concern for the parents, society & researchers, as there are always two sides (positive & negative) of every innovation. The aim of present research is to explore the effect of social media on mental health. Younger generation of the present era is acting as active users of social media which has affinity towards the problems of mental health. The present perilous situation requires more understanding, to know the relation between social media and mental health problems is just a kick off point.