Social media is a major contributor to mental health issues, especially among teens, increasing risks of anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
2003
MySpace- The First popular social network.
2004
Facebook- Expands Globally
2005
Youtube- Video sharing
2010
Instagram- Photo sharing.
2016
TikTok- Short-form videos. This led to shorter attention spans.
2020
TikTok dominates; live streaming grows.
2021
Privacy concerns rise.
2024-2025
AI & AR/VR shape the future.
Connected but alone.
More than ever, teens are glued to their screens, spending more than 8 hours a day on their phones. Although social media allows us to talk online, it tends to ruin actual relationships and face-to-face connections.