Why is social media harmful to health?

One of the biggest advantages of social media is to cultivate and expand interpersonal relationships. Improving communication and strengthening interpersonal relationships are the reasons for the emergence of social media. Many other social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, qq, WeChat and Weibo, help people build existing relationships, make new friends and restore failed relationships. No matter where you live, you can find people with the same interests and concerns. Social media has multiplied the resources of mental health information and support.

Studies have shown that those who get peer support, whether suffering from physical diseases such as diabetes or psychological diseases such as depression, will have better health outcomes. Internet support groups, forums, blogs and other social media platforms have greatly enhanced the resources of individuals struggling with mental health, behavior and/or addiction.

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1, which reduces the interaction between people.

It reduces the quality time to get along with people around you. When you focus on electronic devices instead of people, people will soon get bored. In the end, people around you no longer want to go out with you.

2. Greatly increase your desire for attention.

For people who often use social media, it is easy to become a bad habit to write vague status on Facebook to attract others' attention. The endless competition for "like" and attention can easily make you empty.

3. Distract your attention from your life goals.

It is easy for people to participate in social media so much that they ignore their real life goals. Especially young people, it is easy to pursue star status on the Internet, instead of fighting for their dream jobs through useful skills.