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The aim is to explore how addiction to social media affects mental health outcomes.

March 18, 2026Open Access

Social media addiction and its impact on mental health

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The aim is to explore how addiction to social media affects mental health outcomes.
Literature review of UGC-CARE approved journals
Analysis of peer-reviewed studies
Examination of impact factors related to mental health and social media usage
Social media addiction is linked to increased anxiety and depression
Users exhibit lower overall well-being due to excessive social media engagement
Peer-reviewed studies indicate a growing trend of mental health issues associated with social media usage

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DR LOKESHAWARI RATHORE

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS

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