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- Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:29 pm
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 940574
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
That’s a fair point, but we have to consider how social media is designed. These platforms are built to keep users engaged for as long as possible. They use dopamine-driven reward systems—likes, comments, shares—to keep people coming back. This can create addiction-like behaviors, where young people...
- Mon Feb 24, 2025 6:03 pm
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 940574
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
I’ve been researching the impact of social media on young people’s mental health, and the more I read, the more concerning it seems. Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem are on the rise, and social media platforms seem to play a big role. But at the same time, social media helps people stay conn...
- Thu Feb 20, 2025 2:30 pm
- Forum: Western Balkan Youth Migration - Causes and Effects
- Topic: Western Balkan Youth Migration
- Replies: 215
- Views: 5729603
Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration
I don’t really agree that living costs are as high as some say, and I think universities in the Western Balkans are doing fine. Sure, rent prices might be a little higher in some places, but overall it’s not as bad as people make it sound. There are still many affordable options, and if you plan ca...
