In the digital age, social media is not only a connection tool but has also become one of the main causes of stress and anxiety for adolescents, according to hindustantimes.
In addition to the pressure of studying, today's young people face a double burden: both achieving excellent results in school and maintaining a perfect image online.
According to psychologist Christie Saju (working at online psychological consulting and therapy platform LISSUN), adolescence is a key stage in shaping personal identity.
However, social networks often present an idealized version of life with high scores, sparkling parties, perfect appearances...
When comparing themselves with these carefully selected images, many students fall into a state of comparison and despair, leading to self-consciousness and anxiety.
Another problem is the need for outside recognition. The self-respect of many teenagers is now closely linked to the number of likes, shares or positive comments.
The fear of missing out (FOMO) forces students to be online continuously, without the necessary distance. In addition, the risk of being bullied online and blaming publicly increases psychological pressure, making it difficult to escape the spiral of anxiety.
In a harsh learning environment like in training schools, this burden is even greater.
Students have to cope with a huge amount of knowledge, and are forced to appear online as if they are stable, successful and confident.
The overlap of these two pressures can easily lead to exhaustion, even mental crisis.
Psychologist Christie Saju emphasized: This is not an individual weakness, but a normal reaction to a challenging environment.
As for the solution, according to Ms. Christie Saju, we do not need to eliminate technology from their lives, but rather help adolescents develop their digital comprehension and recovery skills.
This includes learning to review what you see online, setting healthy limits on device usage time, and engaging in hands-on activities to foster self-respect from within.
Helping the younger generation build a solid identity, not depending on virtual images on social networks is extremely necessary today.
