1. Social media usage: opportunities for humor and amusement, identity creation, creative expression
2. Increases connectedness with peers, increasing well-being and sense of belonging 
3. Machine learning techniques have been developed to recognize symptoms of mental illness 
4. Awareness of mental health issues and social media-based promoting health programs being evaluated for cognitive and behavioral health diseases

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1. Cyberbullying (cyber victimization): more significant rates of self-inflicted damage, suicidal ideation
2. Peer pressure: being rejected by peers, engaging in online fights, being involved in drama or conflict 
3. Risky behavior engagement: Drinking or using drugs 
4. Self-harm and suicide: being admitted to mental hospitals, being a risk to themselves or others 
5. Mobile device use: shorter sleep lengths, decreased sleep quality, daytime tiredness

Risk of using social media in young adults

Gupta, C., Jogdand, D. S., & Kumar, M. (2022). Reviewing the Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of Adolescents and Young Adults. Cureus, 14(10), e30143. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.30143

References for Reviewing the Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of Adolescents and Young Adults

Khalaf, A. M., Alubied, A. A., Khalaf, A. M., & Rifaey, A. A. (2023). The Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review. Cureus, 15(8), e42990. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.42990

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