Social media can have a negative impact on mental health, especially in teens and young adults. Some say that excessive use can create a cycle of negative feelings that can lead to more social media use, which can worsen symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. This cycle can be caused:

Overstimulation

Some researchers believe that social media can overstimulate the brain’s reward center, which can trigger pathways similar to addiction

FOMO

Social media can make people feel like they’re missing out on activities, which can lead to anxiety and depression.

Comparing yourself to others

People might compare themselves to a fake or impossible standard when they see snippets of other people’s lives on social media.

Viewing harmful content

Some types of content on social media can raise mental health risks, such as content that depicts illegal acts, self-harm, or eating disorders.

Other negative effects of social media use include:

Sleep problems: A 2018 British study found that social media use is linked to decreased, disrupted, and delayed sleep, which can lead to depression, memory loss, and poor academic performance.

Physical health etc.The connection between the mind and the gut can turn anxiety and depression into nausea, headaches, muscle tension, and tremors.