Social Media Could Trigger Secondary Trauma, Depression During Pandemic

October 12, 2020 12:36:48

Social media was a game-changer when it first came onto the scene. Sites like Facebook and Twitter allowed people to share and connect like they never had, and for a while, no one noticed just how harmful social media could potentially be. But a few years into the social media craze we now know that while it has its benefits, social media can have quite a negative effect on mental health, resulting in anything from depression and anxiety to cyber-bullying and feelings of inadequacy.

According to researchers at Penn State and Jinan University, social media has also caused adverse effects in some individuals during the pandemic. The researchers say that excessive use of social media for updates on the coronavirus pandemic could trigger secondary…

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