NEGATIVE EFFECT OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION

how to avoid the negative effects of media and information

・❥・Set limits on the amount of time you spend on social media.

・❥・Be mindful of your social media habits.

➳ Using media for more than three hours a day may be at higher risk of mental health problems. The general idea with this tip is to establish healthy boundaries with our use of media.

➳ Being mindful means being more conscious and aware of our patterns. Since much of our media use involves mindless scrolling, the best way to take control of our use is to first be conscious of how we’re using networking sites in the first place.

・❥・If an account stirs up negative emotions, then it’s time to unfollow. If an account stirs up negative emotions, then it’s time to unfollow.

➳ If certain people’s posts make you feel negative about yourself in any way, then it’s totally okay to hit the “unfollow” button. Media can influence our mood, anxiety levels and self-esteem, so taking a few moments to eliminate toxic accounts can be a very simple yet empowering thing we can do for ourselves.

・❥・Use media to connect with people who inspire you, share similar interests, and provide a sense of belonging. Use social media to connect with people who inspire you, share similar interests, and provide a sense of belonging.

➳ A way to combat the negative effects of media is to instead use it in a positive way that strengthens and maintains connections with others. Some ideas include providing support groups, strengthening relationships, and socially integrating with similar interest groups. If we prioritize using media as a positive space for staying connected, then we will be more likely to filter out accounts, people, groups, and conversations that have the potential to infiltrate the positive networks we’ve created.

Veneille Florence Siva 12 - HUMSS - BANABA