How social media affect teens’ mental health

In a recent study, more than one-third of teens say that they are using social media sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. There are certain risks to teens‟ mental health when they overuse social media.

First, too much use of social media can occupy their time for other important activities. They may be reluctant to be in person with friends and family or not get enough sleep. If these problems continue in a long time, teens may suffer from stress and anxiety. Second, contents on social media may be violent,

dangerous or inaccurate. Watching violent acts may give teens the sense that aggression is normal and acceptable. This may lead them to behave aggressively as what they see online. Social media can also present idealised images of people, which may result in increasing worries about body image in teens.

All in all, it is important that parents encourage healthy social media habits for their teens. They may do so by establishing family rules about social media use, being a role model of healthy internet use, and having ongoing conversations with teens about their activities on social networking sites. These

should be done on a regular basis.

1.  According to the text, about                   of teens are using social media.

A. 33%                        B. 25%                        C. 20%                        D. 13%

2.  The lack of                    and in-person contact with friends may lead to teens‟ stress and anxiety.

A. family                     B. social media            C. contents                  D. sleep

3.  Seeing violence on social media sites may result in teens‟                     behaviours.

A. normal                    B. acceptable               C. anxious                   D. aggressive

4.  Parents should establish good social media                    for their teens.

A. sites                        B. habits                      C. image                      D. safety

5.  The word ongoing in the last paragraph is closest in meaning with                    .

A. moving                   B. never-ending          C. regular                    D. immediate