Is there a relationship between social media user intensity and mental well-being? An exploratory study

Social media addiction has become a subject of concern, with significant consequences for mental well-being. This study assesses the relationship between abnormal social media usage and mental health outcomes like stress, anxiety, and depression. This study employed graphs to visually analyze the correlation between levels of user intensity and mental health indicators. The graphical representations reveal a strong connectivity between increased social media engagement and heightened mental health challenges. The findings underscore the need for targeted policies to enhance balanced social media usage to ameliorate its disastrous influences on mental well-being. This study provides invaluable insights for policymakers, mental health professionals, and educators in addressing the mental health risks connected with over-use of social media.