The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

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1. Introduction
Social media is a new normal in our society. Although several research studies proved its harmful impact on mental health, some studies also validated its benefits for the development of mental health. It depends on the way social media is used. Studies also predicted its increasing damage to people's mental well-being in the coming future. However, this annotated bibliography provides different perspectives on the association between social media and mental health by analyzing several research studies and published data. The references used for this annotation include books, quantitative and qualitative studies from journals, contemporary periodicals such as newspapers and magazines, websites, speeches, and reports. They are useful for potential future research on the topic "The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health" because it provides different perspectives on the topic from diverse viewpoints. The annotation of various sources shows that social media has positive and negative effects on mental health. It is critical for the users to keep a strict check on the content they interact with, the amount of time they spend, and the people they connect with to avoid its adverse consequence taking a toll on mental health and well-being. Social media can be both beneficial and harmful for the mental health of its users, and it depends on the way people use it. In several cases, social media helped individuals improve their mental health, and various studies show it destroyed users' mental health, particularly adolescents, young adults, and teenagers.
2. Annotations
2.1.Source 1
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Aboujaoude, E., & Starcevic, V. (2015). Mental health in the digital age. Oxford University Press.
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This book source provides insights into technological advancements and their benefits and drawbacks to human psychology. The book has two parts; the first part reflects the increasing dependence on digital technology and its consequences. It says that increased reliance on digital technology results in psychological problems. The growing use of internet games promoted through social media harms the human mind increasing anxiety and aggression and encouraging suicidal thoughts. The second part of the book focuses on the positive side of digital technology in dealing with mental health issues. The readings are helpful for mental health providers as they learn how digital technology can help treat psychiatric patients, such as developing therapy programs for psychology through social media platforms or apps and using electronic records to improve mental health. The source is useful as it provides an evidence-based perspective through case studies and offers a new view that links mental health issues to video games on social media.
2.2Source 2
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Arntfield, M., & Swart, J. (2018). Social media and mental health. Cognella Academic Publishing.
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The author of this book source investigates the relationship between technology and the increasing psychological disorders among the population. Society ha...