Consuming negative media can impact mental health, with mass media being a significant socialization agent. Avoiding excessive screen time, especially for children, can be beneficial for mental well-being.
Consuming negative media can impact mental health as evidenced by studies showing higher rates of anxiety and depression in teens spending over 3 hours on social media daily. The presence of mass media can act as a significant socialization agent, with young Americans spending almost a full-time job's worth of hours consuming it weekly. Guidelines suggest that avoiding excessive screen time, especially for children, can be beneficial for mental well-being.