ISSN: 2265-6294

Compulsive use of social networking sites and mental health: Signs and symptoms and stress management techniques

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S. Muthulakshmi, P.Devi

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Social networking sites allows people to be more connected than ever before. According to Social media infographic statistics 2022, around the world, there are 4.88 billion internet users now, which equates to almost 62% of the world's population. People started using social networking sites for every purpose from starting their day, learning, business, marketing, work, entertainment, and to stay connected with friends and family. The usage of social networking sites has become blood and bones. Though it has many advantages it creates stress to people who over uses it. This article is about the compulsive and abnormal usage of social networking sites and its consequences in mental health. The clinical disorders related to overuse of social networking sites, research findings and stress management techniques are included.

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