• Binita Dey

This paper examines the impact of social media on the mental health of senior secondary students in and around Kamrup Rural areas considering that social media has been a significant part of daily lives of the students, the effects caused by social media should be clearly identified and understood before using them. Privacy concerns, cyber bullying, and bad effects on schooling and mental health are all risks associated with the usage of social media by adolescents. However, ethical social media use can expand opportunities for connection and conversation, as well as boost self esteem, promote health and gain access to useful information. The hypothetical impact mechanism of social media on mental health should be further explored through qualitative surveys and interviews with specific populations. The study emphasized on methods such as questionnaire and interviews. This study precisely describes the effects and sources of harm caused by social media. The result of the study indicates a strong correlation between social media usage and outcomes, including increased anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and loneliness. It concludes with recommendations to promote healthier use of social media.

Social media, Mental health, Self-esteem, Cyber bullying

" A STUDY ON THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS OF KAMRUP RURAL AREA.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.a705-a720, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503089.pdf

" A STUDY ON THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS OF KAMRUP RURAL AREA.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppa705-a720, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503089.pdf