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The Digital Dilemma: Social Media and Its Impact on Youth Mental Health | Solh Wellness

  The usage of social media by young people has recently become a major worry. Many young people appear to be intensely involved in it, even living their lives via it. The primary motivation for taking photographs these days is to share them on various social media platforms. The concept of making genuine memories appears to have disappeared.  This has given rise to another hotly debated topic: the distinction between reel life (online) and real life. On social media, people frequently present an idealized image of their lives. These posts usually include smiles and depict a happy life. This behavior, however, has the potential to deceive others who follow them, leading them to feel that everyone around them is thriving while they are failing. This view may contribute to increased sadness. To combat this, a new movement has evolved in which people are encouraged to share their own difficulties. While this is a step in the right direction, it is only the beginning of resolving these cha