Social Media’s Silent Toll on Youth

Nuzair Ahmed Jamro's article "Social Media’s Silent Toll on Youth" discusses the growing concerns about the mental well-being of young people due to excessive screen time, late-night scrolling, and social comparison. The article highlights how modern youth often extend their day on mobile phones, replacing sleep and real-life interactions, which can lead to problematic digital use. While acknowledging that social media alone doesn't cause mental disorders, it points to increasing research and warnings from international health authorities like the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO reported a rise in problematic social-media use among adolescents in its European, Central Asian, and Canadian survey areas, from 7% in 2018 to 11% in 2022, linking it to less sleep and later bedtimes. This trend indicates that a significant number of young people are developing digital use patterns that may interfere with normal life, emphasizing the need for balance and understanding rather than demonizing technology itself.