• Dr. Anjum Sheikh Qureshi

The advancement of technology has increased the number of internet and social media users. Smart phone, laptops, tablets are extensively being used by the people to access their social media accounts. These social networking sites are a medium to connect with large number of people at a time irrespective of their location on the globe. You can talk or interact with anyone at any time. But excessive use of these social media sites can affect your mental health. Depression, anxiety, loneliness are some of the common problems observed in the people who get addicted with social media. These negative impacts can be limited by using emotional intelligence and making few changes in the life style. This article will discuss about the adverse affects of social media on the mental health and suggest some solutions to maintain emotional intelligence during this situation.

Emotional Intelligence, Social Media, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health

"Significance of Emotional Intelligence for Social Media Users", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no.f290-f295, September-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2209559.pdf

"Significance of Emotional Intelligence for Social Media Users", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no. ppf290-f295, September-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2209559.pdf