Social media becoming a 'platform' for depression

 Social media becoming a 'platform' for depression

Social media seems to create more harm than good for people. According to a recent study, it is said that social networks are becoming more risky day by day.

According to a research published in the 'General of Global Information Management', social media has not only affected the mental but also the physical health of individuals. Between 2003 and 2018, based on more than 50 questions about social media, Sydney's University of Technology discovered more than four dozen effects of social media.

According to Sodh, there are mainly 6 types of side effects of social media. In which concerns about privacy, security risks, concerns about reduction or increase in exposure, social transactions, content that creates harassment and distress, and cyber crime or violence are considered as the main problems.

1. Depression's biggest platform

This research has emphasized the fact that the use of social media has an effect on the psychology of a person. Many people complain that their lives are not 'perfect' by comparing themselves with other people on social media. Such people have a special type of mental illness called 'Social Media Anxiety Disorder'. These types of users fall prey to depression knowingly or unknowingly.

2. Metaverse: A world-changing technology in the making

Recently, Facebook has changed its company name to Meta. According to Mark Zuckerberg's plan, the next social network will have all the facilities from housework, job, and entertainment. In this kind of virtual world, a person communicates very little with another person. People consider the Internet to be a living world and think that they have entered their world only when they enter their screen. On such a 3D digital platform called Metaverse, you can make a video call or connect to the network and feel as if you are at home, office or in the market.

This will allow you to connect directly to drama, music and other programs. From visiting a tourist area, you can see or show artwork according to the convenience of Metaverse.

3. When will the start of the social network platform?

As the first social networking platform, a network called Degrees was launched in New York in the United States in 1997. At one time it had more than 3.5 million users. Which was founded by Andrew Winrich.

On the other hand, in 2002, a social network called Friendster came and in 2003, LinkedIn started. In the same year MySpace and in 2004 a social network called HiFive also started. Facebook, which started in the same year, changed everyone's life. Currently, there are 2.85 billion Facebook users in the world.

4. WhatsApp is the most used network in India

According to the data, with 540 million users, WhatsApp has become the most prominent social network used in India. Similarly, in terms of users, YouTube ranks second and Facebook ranks third in India. The number of YouTube users in India is around 450 million while there are 410 million people using Facebook. In recent years, Instagram is also becoming popular in India. There are 21 million Instagram users.

5. How to know if you are addicted to social media?

Psychologist Dr. According to Vinay Mishra, different things are important in every person's life. For some, writing an article, for some creating an artwork, for some, teaching is important. Every person thinks his work is important. If, despite this, a person is busy with social media and forgets about his work, then he can be considered addicted to social media. Gradually, that addiction becomes a habit and causes mental and physical problems.

6. Chances of becoming a victim of digital addiction

Problems caused by social media can make you a victim of a disease called DSM. A mental health disorder or disorder is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). In other words, this kind of psychology is also called 'Bible'. When this disease appears, mental inconsistency or imbalance appears in the person. It includes problems ranging from fear to depression. When you get this disease, social media addiction is like gambling.