The Interweaving of Virtual and Real: The Dual Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health
In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of adolescent daily life. This article explores the dual positive and negative impacts of social media on adolescent mental health, analyzes key issues such as cyberbullying, social comparison, and identity formation, and proposes coping strategies for families, schools, and society to help adolescents establish healthy social media habits.