The Impact of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Social Media-Related Mental Health Issues, in the age group of 18-26

Author(s)	Dr. UMAKANTH S, Mr. SATHVIK B S, Mr. RITWIK SOGAL, Ms. KARUNA KRISHNA HEGDE, Mr. CHAITANYA S RAO, Mr. ISHAN BALLAL K, Mr. DEV PATEL
Country	India
Abstract	With over 4.95 billion social media users in 2024, its impact on mental health is a growing concern.Studies show 63% of young adults face anxiety and depression due to excessive use, while 70%engage in self-comparison, lowering self-esteem. This study examines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) as a solution, revealing a 55% drop in compulsive social media use, a 42% boost in self-esteem,and a 50% reduction in anxiety. Integrating CBT with digital tools enhances accessibility and long-term benefits. These findings support CBT as an effective strategy to counter social media-inducedmental health challenges. Wider implementation of CBT in therapy and digital platforms canempower individuals to develop healthier online habits. Further research is needed to explore itslong-term impact across diverse populations.
Keywords	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social media, mental health, anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, digital tools, mobile applications, diverse populations.
Field	Sociology > Health
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-04-01
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.40434

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