This paper is published in Volume-12, Issue-2, 2026
Area
Media Studies
Author
Mannat Bansal
Org/Univ
K.R. Mangalam World School, Haryana, India
Keywords
Teenage Mental Health, Impact of Social Media, Cyber Bullying, Body Image Issues, Screen Time, Blue Light Exposure, Digital Detox, Mindful Usage of Social Media.
Citations
IEEE
Mannat Bansal. Social Media Addiction and Its Impact on Teenage Mental Health, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Mannat Bansal (2026). Social Media Addiction and Its Impact on Teenage Mental Health. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 12(2) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Mannat Bansal. "Social Media Addiction and Its Impact on Teenage Mental Health." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 12.2 (2026). www.IJARIIT.com.
Mannat Bansal. Social Media Addiction and Its Impact on Teenage Mental Health, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Mannat Bansal (2026). Social Media Addiction and Its Impact on Teenage Mental Health. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 12(2) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Mannat Bansal. "Social Media Addiction and Its Impact on Teenage Mental Health." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 12.2 (2026). www.IJARIIT.com.
Abstract
This research paper has examined the impact of social media on teenage mental health, how it affects their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Social media being a routine part of their day has led to addiction, depression, anxiety, fear of missing out, body image issues, etc. Cyberbullying is marked to be one of the major concerns, as teenagers are easy targets and often hesitate to seek help. Additionally, the paper discusses the negative impact of social media on daily life, sleep patterns, academics, attention span, body image issues and overall health due to excessive screen time and blue light exposure. Moreover, social media can also be used positively if used mindfully. The paper discusses coping mechanisms, mindful usage and how digital detox plays a crucial role in teenagers’ daily life.
