Across
- 4. A period during which a person refrains from using digital devices or social media to reduce stress and improve mental well-being.
- 6. The feeling of anxiety that others are having rewarding experiences without you, which is often amplified by social media.
- 9. The use of digital platforms to harass, intimidate, or harm others, often contributing to mental health challenges.
- 10. A strong, sometimes compulsive, need to engage in certain behaviors (like checking social media), often leading to adverse effects on well-being.
Down
- 1. Lack of sleep, which is often caused or worsened by late-night social media use and can have significant impacts on mental health.
- 2. The need to seek approval from others, which is reinforced by likes, comments, and shares on social media.
- 3. One's perception of their physical appearance, which can be influenced by comparing oneself to others online.
- 5. A feeling of worry or fear that can be heightened by social media use, particularly through constant comparisons or exposure to distressing content.
- 7. Judging oneself in relation to others, a behavior that is frequently heightened by curated social media images and posts.
- 8. A mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest, which can be exacerbated by excessive or negative social media exposure.
