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Data Points: How Social Media Impacts Our Mental Health (featuring Dr. Corey Emanuel)

2024/9/17
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This chapter explores the multifaceted impact of social media on brain function, including attention span, memory, cognitive development, and mental health.
  • Social media can fragment attention and reduce sustained focus.
  • Constant notifications and updates can impair memory retention.
  • Frequent social media use conditions the brain to seek instant rewards, affecting cognitive development.
  • Exposure to negative content can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression.

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*Content warning: anxiety, depression, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, parasocial relationships, and mental illness.

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