# Social Media : A Great Concern #

By vermavkv on February 27, 2020 • ( 3 )

It has been a great concern that we are spending too much time on smartphone for social media interaction that is causing havoc in our life .

Yes, that is responsible for spike in anxiety , depression and other mental health problems in all age group, specially in teenager now a days.

The W.H.O. has viewed that infant under a year should not be exposed to electronic radiation at all and the children of age between 2 to 4 should not have more than an hour of sedentary screen time each day. .

It is very difficult to keep our children away from the mobile and that is leading to many problems like rising rate of anxiety and sleep deprivation among teenagers.

Children who are on their phone too much can miss out other valuable activity i.e. their physical activity, social activity and spiritual activity.

The other implications are as like:

internet addiction :
Excess time consumed on the internet leads to addiction and affects mental health, interpersonal relations, family, and social problems.
sleep deprivation ;
It can cause obesity, depression & poor performance in study and intelligence degradation.
Digital Footprint:
It refers to the online data left behind by users in electronic media cannot be removed and can lead to long-term implications if inappropriate information is shared.

Likewise, pornography and sexting is generally created harmful effects in the adolescent age group.

Are you one of them who use social media extensively, then you are doing it all wrong..

Although there are many positive aspects of social media for adolescents and young adults when used in education, health related information, developing social connections etc,

But too much usage of social media can make you addicted and can put you at risk of various diseases, along with loneliness and depression.

Due to depression, you may find it difficult to carry out your real-life activities. It will lower your productivity and rob your peace of mind..