The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents
This blog focuses on the current obsession with social media in adolescents and the negative impact that it has on mental health and body image; as people strive for a high online rating with extremely unrealistic notions of what is considered to be ‘perfect’.
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Beyond Blue, 2018, Home, Beyond Blue, viewed May 12, 2018 <https://www.beyondblue.org.au/home>
Bulling No Way, Facts and Figures, Bullying No Way, viewed May 13, 2018 <https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/WhatIsBullying/FactsAndFigures>
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If you, or someone you know is struggling with the stress and anxiety that is associated with social media and online bullying, there are several places where you can get help. Never suffer in silence, organisations such as BeyondBlue are in place to educate Australians about mental health and provide support to those who may need it.