Navigating the Digital Realm: Social Media and Mental Health
Balancing Social Media Regulation and Individual Responsibility for Better Mental Health
Exploring the multifaceted nature of social media’s impact on mental health and the need for individual-focused strategies and balanced regulations
The pervasive influence of social media on Our lives and the accompanying rise of mental health problems has recently pointed to the multifaceted nature of the problem. Based on the findings, some stipulate regulating social media's impact on mental health.
Indeed, the adverse effects of social media on our lives are matter-of-fact. Furthermore, its high prevalence among children is well reported.
However, the argument for concentrating on the individual rather than social media suggests that personal responsibility to address mental health should override bureaucratic regulatory measures.
The Case for Regulation
About the symbiotic existence of mental health and social media, the proponents of regulation argue fir holding the social media industry accountable for them causing addiction. The same people believe…