The effects of overusing social mediaVersion en ligne How to students respond to questions concerning mental health and the use of social media par Franz Josef Zurmühlen 1 Can social media have an impact on the frame of reality that young people have? Yes No 2 We should challenge our own opinions, in order to be aware of how these opinions could be swayed. Yes No 3 Young male teenagers, that use digital devices more than 3 hours a day, have a higher risk of anxiety, depression, negative self-image and suicidal thoughts than female teenagers. Yes No 4 Is it true that social media has a more detrimental than a beneficial effect on the mental health of the young women in the video? Yes No 5 Should parents observe their children´s behaviour while being online and also in real life, to prevent mental health problems? Yes No 6 Can social media have a positive effect on young people, when it is used consciously? Yes No 7 Is it likely that a major societal shift can make social media disappear? Yes No 8 Is Tik-Tok the social media platform they use mostly? Yes No 9 Overuse of social media can lead to a real addiction, because the brain releases substances that make young people more sensitive to admiration and attention from others. Yes No 10 External help is not avisable to help young people with mental health problems. Yes No