Yairy Mendez intends to graduate in the Fall of 2023 with her B.A. in Biology and a certification in Public Health. She has begun taking courses for her Master’s in Public Health (MPH) at UTHealth School of Public Health in San Antonio. Her aspirations involve entering the field of infectious disease epidemiology.
I believe that both young adults and adults frequently overlook the risks connected to prolonged use of social media platforms, thus I greatly appreciate that you created this infographic in order to show us just how risky excessive use of social media can be. The wisest course of action was to stop using social media. Given the significant effects it has on mental health, particularly in younger age groups, it seems that excessive social media use isn’t discussed as much as it should be.
Awesome infographic. I learned so much and I enjoyed learning about social media and how it can be addicting. You did an awesome job being informative and I enjoyed the layout of your work. It is very interesting the impact social media has on the world. This topic is something that is very fun to read about and I think it is crazy how much of a grip it has on the youth. I think your work was very interesting to read and you did a great job.
I would consider this infographic to be very timely. There is so much research coming out about social media usage and its effects on mental health, especially of the younger demographics. This infographic gives great information, especially since so many people probably use social media more than they realize, so it’s good to see what somewhat addicted and addicted looks like in terms of screen usage.
I think this infographic did a great job in allowing the viewers eyes to follow naturally as the story is being told and starting with the “did you know” section which allows viewers to know the topic that is being discussed, the severity of it and what is going on and happening in the world now through the statistics provided. Overall this is an amazing infographic and it grabbed my attention.
Unbelievably, it’s a lot of time to spend on social media which is 6 times more than the recommended time of using social media. Otherwise, it could result in Depression. It’s very sad but we are compelled to use social media early in the morning which is not good at all.
Congratulations on your nomination. I like how it talks about a real-world problem that’s happening today, especially with the younger generations. I was surprised to find out the 2.5 hours is the average screen time since I thought it would be more. I liked how you incorporated all the social media icons, which make it more relatable to multiple people.
This infographic on social media addiction and particularly its impact on young children and teens is insightful and also visually appealing. It provides statistics that shed light on the seriousness of the issue of social media attention and highlights its potential dangers. The section that offers a resource to call for help is especially important and helpful, as it offers a solution for those who may be struggling with addiction to social media and do not know who to turn to. It is also an excellent resource for parents and educators concerned about the impact of social media on young people and provides them with potential ways to help.
This was a very well-put-together infographic both visually and information-wise. It seems as if the seriousness of excessive social media use isn’t as talked about as it should be considering the severe mental health effects it has especially among younger age groups but I’m glad this article brought them to light.
Awesome topic of choice! I did know that social media has become the daily thing in present and future generations. I love how you identified the causes and effects from being on social media for long periods of time. Not only effects many interaction skills but effecting their social stability awareness. Having a huge impact on the brains development.
I really enjoyed this infographic even though it scared me immensely. I think as young adults and adults we often forget the dangers associated with long term use of social media sites, so i greatly appreciate you for making this infographic because it allows us to truly see how dangerous excessive use of social media can be. I think as citizens we must all strive to use social media less, because often times it does more harm than good, and you can never really replace the value of in person interaction.
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Abbey Stiffler
I believe that both young adults and adults frequently overlook the risks connected to prolonged use of social media platforms, thus I greatly appreciate that you created this infographic in order to show us just how risky excessive use of social media can be. The wisest course of action was to stop using social media. Given the significant effects it has on mental health, particularly in younger age groups, it seems that excessive social media use isn’t discussed as much as it should be.
Jared Sherer
Awesome infographic. I learned so much and I enjoyed learning about social media and how it can be addicting. You did an awesome job being informative and I enjoyed the layout of your work. It is very interesting the impact social media has on the world. This topic is something that is very fun to read about and I think it is crazy how much of a grip it has on the youth. I think your work was very interesting to read and you did a great job.
Kristen Leary
I would consider this infographic to be very timely. There is so much research coming out about social media usage and its effects on mental health, especially of the younger demographics. This infographic gives great information, especially since so many people probably use social media more than they realize, so it’s good to see what somewhat addicted and addicted looks like in terms of screen usage.
Vincent Villanueva
I think this infographic did a great job in allowing the viewers eyes to follow naturally as the story is being told and starting with the “did you know” section which allows viewers to know the topic that is being discussed, the severity of it and what is going on and happening in the world now through the statistics provided. Overall this is an amazing infographic and it grabbed my attention.
Muhammad Hammad Zafar
Unbelievably, it’s a lot of time to spend on social media which is 6 times more than the recommended time of using social media. Otherwise, it could result in Depression. It’s very sad but we are compelled to use social media early in the morning which is not good at all.
Sydney Nieto
Congratulations on your nomination. I like how it talks about a real-world problem that’s happening today, especially with the younger generations. I was surprised to find out the 2.5 hours is the average screen time since I thought it would be more. I liked how you incorporated all the social media icons, which make it more relatable to multiple people.
Karah Renfroe
This infographic on social media addiction and particularly its impact on young children and teens is insightful and also visually appealing. It provides statistics that shed light on the seriousness of the issue of social media attention and highlights its potential dangers. The section that offers a resource to call for help is especially important and helpful, as it offers a solution for those who may be struggling with addiction to social media and do not know who to turn to. It is also an excellent resource for parents and educators concerned about the impact of social media on young people and provides them with potential ways to help.
Melanie Fraire
This was a very well-put-together infographic both visually and information-wise. It seems as if the seriousness of excessive social media use isn’t as talked about as it should be considering the severe mental health effects it has especially among younger age groups but I’m glad this article brought them to light.
Jaedon E
Awesome topic of choice! I did know that social media has become the daily thing in present and future generations. I love how you identified the causes and effects from being on social media for long periods of time. Not only effects many interaction skills but effecting their social stability awareness. Having a huge impact on the brains development.
Alexander Garcia
I really enjoyed this infographic even though it scared me immensely. I think as young adults and adults we often forget the dangers associated with long term use of social media sites, so i greatly appreciate you for making this infographic because it allows us to truly see how dangerous excessive use of social media can be. I think as citizens we must all strive to use social media less, because often times it does more harm than good, and you can never really replace the value of in person interaction.