Analysis indicates that the rise in mental health challenges, particularly anxiety, among young people correlates significantly with the increase in social media usage. While the prevalence of anxiety increased from 8% in 2008 to 17% in 2023, social media usage rose from 65% to nearly 99% in the same period. This correlation suggests that not only might social media usage contribute to anxiety, but withdrawal from social media may present symptoms similar to anxiety, indicating a complex relationship between these phenomena. Factors like habit, addiction, and adjunct behaviours are considered influential in this context.
Social media withdrawal often presents symptoms like anxiety, as excessive use can lead to habitual and addictive behaviours, impacting young people's mental health.
The rise in anxiety among 18-to-25 year-olds correlates with increased social media use, suggesting a link between withdrawal symptoms and reported mental health issues.
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