5 Dangers of Social Media

Social media can provide incredible opportunities, but it can be dangerous if abused.

Social media apps are displayed on a smartphone on May 28, 2020. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

By Dylan Vanas

Social media can be an extremely valuable platform for a wide variety of uses, but it can also be very dangerous if used incorrectly. I know this first-hand as someone who’s been deeply involved in the social media industry for many years. Throughout the years, I’ve seen the negative impact social media can have on one’s mental well-being.

Social media can provide incredible opportunities, but it can be dangerous if abused. Here are five ways social media can be dangerous, and what can be done to avoid the potentially negative effects.

1. Real-Life Interaction is Replaced if You Allow it

Interaction on social media and the number of followers someone has cannot replace real-life human interaction, but users become so wrapped up in their lives on social media that they miss out on quality human interaction.