Social Media

By: Jalen Llano

 Problem: Its effects your mental health!

Status Update Alternatives: Do this instead...

Benefits: You'll feel soooo good

 The Impact of Social
Media on young People

A survey conducted amongst 1,479 people

Ages 14-24
Factors were taken into account such as anxiety,
depression, loneliness, self-image, harassment
Instagram being the most negative
Youtube being the most positive
 Addiction
F.O.M.O
Propaganda
Depression
Sleeplessness
Cyber Attacks

Problems
Consequences of online
harassment
Internet users in the United States as of
January 2020
41% experienced any kind of harassment
28% experienced physical threats, sexual
harassment and stalking
36% have stopped or reduced online activity
 Azaria White

16 Years Old
Atlanta, Georgia
May 12, 2007 - July 14, 2023
 Benefits of Exercise

BUILD MUSCLE INCREASE METABOLISM IMPROVE SLEEP HABITS REDUCE RISK OF HEART
DISEASE
 Benefits of reading

ENRICHED VOCABULARY PROMOTES CRITICAL THINKING INSPIRES CREATIVITY IMPROVES SLEEP

 Benefits of Cooking

CONTROL OF INGREDIENTS CONTROL OF PORTIONS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT VARIETY

Argument
Benefits Of Social Media Rebuttal

Easy Access to News Propagangda/ Fake news

generated from our likes and
beliefs
Self Expression Promotes Hate Speech

Helps Business Causing individuals to compare

Benefits to a digital
detox
Decreased Levels of FOMO
Better Time Management
Improved Overall Well-Being
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