Social media has a significant impact on adolescent mental health, contributing to a rise in anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem among Gen Z. Compulsive scrolling, driven by negative reinforcement, exposes young users to social comparison and cyberbullying. The post explores how these behaviors align with psychological theories on psychopathology, using a Times article as a case study to highlight the risks and explain why Gen Z perceives social media as both toxic and a

Chronic stress is fueling a mental health crisis, especially among young people. This post explores how our bodies react (GAS model) and the coping strategies that can help manage stress and mental health challenges, linking to key A-Level Psychology concepts.