The effects of social networking sites on mental health

The effects of social networking sites on mental health

According to widespread reports that the social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, have benefits for mental health in terms of a sense of integration and social cohesion.

For example, for people who suffer from barriers to interact socially, communicate with the people through these sites can increase feelings of bonding to have.

And also has other positive outcomes, including higher levels of self-esteem and reduce feelings of unity estimate.

It is noteworthy that the use of social networking sites is particularly useful for people from groups that are usually socially excluded, including those living in remote areas, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

As well as improving the general welfare, and these sites can contribute to achieving the best results for the treatment of various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and suicide, and other disorders.

It is noteworthy that the opportunity to increase the bonding in the community means that the information has become more affordable than ever, making people more aware of mental health issues and the meaning and where to seek help for her.

As being Rifts stigma about mental illness through social marketing campaigns and exchange of information over the Internet channels.

It also allows social networking sites to obtain new access points mental health services that are available around the clock and offers a conservative and in a comfortable position.

It is noteworthy that the amount of data available through social networking sites are also valuable for Research on Mental Health.

There are organizations take a less controversial approach through research conducted on Facebook through the collection of information about people through "Bustat" and tweets and others.

The ability to rapidly and analysis of large amounts of data over the Internet can give an idea of ​​the significance of the psychological status of individuals and groups, and even entire countries, what can be analyzed for the time or for certain events.

More recently, the social networking sites to grant mental health practitioners new paths to provide support and treatment for those who suffer from mental illness.

Through the basic options, including support, monitoring and support the creation and labeling and many other media groups to provide innovative therapies through social platforms and applications.

Has recently been carried out an analytical study was attended by about 1,800 adult. This study aimed to explore whether the use of social networking sites, mobile phones and the Internet is associated with higher levels of psychological stress.

The stress of this study defined as an assessment of the risks faced by people related to mental disorders, including anxiety and depression. As well as for physical illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and exposure to inflammatory diseases.

The study found two main conclusions illustrate the complex interplay between digital technology and stress, namely that:

● repeated use of the Internet in general and social networking sites in particular, does not increase the psychological distress levels of the person.

But the opposite is true for women.

It appeared that using Twitter and e-mail and share their pictures through cell phone they had lower levels of stress.

● At the same time, the data suggest that there are social conditions that make use of digital technology increases the awareness of the events leading to psychological pressure in the lives of others, especially for women.