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Social Media: A Threat to Mental Health and Self-Perception

3/17/2025

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Heavy social media use is taking a toll on mental health, especially for those already vulnerable, according to research from Simon Fraser University. The study, "I tweet, therefore I am," connects these platforms to serious disorders like narcissism and body dysmorphia, revealing how curated online identities can warp self-perception and deepen feelings of isolation and distress.

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Heavy social media use is taking a toll on mental health, especially for those already vulnerable, according to research from Simon Fraser University. The study, "I tweet, therefore I am," connects these platforms to serious disorders like narcissism and body dysmorphia, revealing how curated online identities can warp self-perception and deepen feelings of isolation and distress.