Student: Jessica Hook
Advisor: Dr. Renae McNair
This study determines the influence that social media has on mental health as well as mental health stigmatization and stereotyping. To determine how mental health is perceived throughout media and how people react to mental health stereotypes shown on social media, we gave out surveys as well as observing screen time from individuals aged 13 to 25. We expected to see that social media has a substantial influence on how mental health is perceived along with the negative stereotypes and stigmatization. We also expected to see depression and anxiety rise with the frequent social media use.
Keywords: Mental health, Social media, Mental health stereotypes, Mental Health stigmatization