Social Media Addiction

By: Nicole Cutaia

Social media is the digital technology that allows ideas and information to be made, shared and exchanged. People use social media as a way to connect with friends, express their creativity, and learn new things. Some popular social media platforms used today are Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Unfortunately, some individuals abuse social media to the point where it’s not a positive experience, but rather a negative one. Scrolling on social media platforms for hours daily has become a routine for some.

We now see that social media and technology addiction is most dangerous to children because it affects their learning abilities at school. The compulsion has grown to be so threatening that various school districts have banned the usage of smartphones on school grounds. Hopefully, there will be more effective ways to control this addiction before it leads to more negative outcomes.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or addiction, please contact our psychotherapy offices in New York or New Jersey to talk to one of our licensed professional psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, or psychotherapists at Arista Counseling & Psychotherapy. Contact our Paramus, NJ, or Manhattan, NY offices respectively, at (201) 368-3700 or (212) 722-1920 to set up an appointment. For more information, please visit https://aristapsychiatrypsychotherapy.com/