Social Media triggering Fear of Missing Out amongst the Youth Precipitating Depression and Loneliness
According to UNICEF , globally , approximately 1 in 7 adolescents aged 10– 19 experience mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. Excessive use of social media leads to an increase in feelings of loneliness and depression. In contrast, it can support online but also affect the mental health of an individual. Fear of Missing Out(FOMO) Przybylski's study of Oxford University in 2013 defines "FOMO as a pervasive anxiety or concern others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent." Another study in the World Journal of Clinical Cases describes "FOMO as the perception of missing out on rewarding experiences and the compulsive behavior to maintain social interaction to alleviate anxiety". The Gen-Z shift in India describes "FOMO as Fun of Missing Out, prioritizes well-being over constant connectivity." Social Media Impacts on Youth The tragic case of Molly Russell, a 14-year-old girl from the UK, died by attempt...