The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

This chapter examines the consequences of social media, particularly YouTube, on mental health and self-perception, highlighting the distortion of normalcy from curated online lives. It discusses the challenges in researching these effects due to the rapid evolution of social media, alongside the potential health risks associated with technology use. Additionally, the chapter addresses the mental health struggles faced by content creators, emphasizing the importance of ego and comparison in shaping self-esteem in a digital age.