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- Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:27 pm
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 938212
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
As someone studying psychology, I can say that social media is definitely affecting youth mental health, and not in a good way. One major issue is constant comparison. People only post the best parts of their lives—perfect vacations, relationships, achievements. If you’re struggling, scrolling throu...
- Mon Feb 24, 2025 6:35 pm
- Forum: Western Balkan Youth Migration - Causes and Effects
- Topic: Western Balkan Youth Migration
- Replies: 215
- Views: 5728034
Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration
That’s true. So many families rely on money from relatives abroad. But that’s not a real solution—it’s just a temporary fix. If the best and brightest keep leaving, who’s going to build a better future here?
- Fri Feb 21, 2025 4:49 pm
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 938212
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
I also like it because it gives us the opportunities for activism and advocacy.
- Fri Feb 21, 2025 4:43 pm
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 938212
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
The internet played a big role in helping me question my decision to pursue football as a career. I started following different athletes, reading their stories, and listening to various perspectives on what it really takes to make it in the sport. While I was passionate about football, I realized th...
- Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:18 pm
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 938212
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
Yeah, comparison culture on social media can really mess with self-esteem, especially for young people. When all you see are carefully edited, picture-perfect moments, it’s easy to feel like your own life doesn’t measure up. A lot of influencers and celebrities post unrealistic beauty standards, lea...
