Here"s How The Explore Tab On Instagram Could Actually Ruin Your Self-Esteem
%We"re made to believe that social media helps us stay more connected with our loved ones and share our memorable moments with the world, but have you ever wondered about the effect it has on your happiness? By now, it"s well known that unrealistic expectations created by everyone sharing their best times and leaving out the bad can lead to anxiety, depression, and feelings of unworthiness. We aren"t being fair to ourselves by comparing our behind-the-scenes lives with everyone else"s highlight reels, but did you know that Instagram may be the worst offender? According to a new report by the United Kingdom"s Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), this particular social networking site has the greatest negative effect on users" mental health.
In the survey, nearly 1,500 people between the ages of 14 and 24 were asked if they thought Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, or Twitter affected their feelings of anxiety, connection to a community, sense of id..
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