INTRODUCTION:

SOCIAL MEDIA- Social media refers to the means of interactions among

people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and
ideas in virtual communities and networks.

ADDICTION- Due to the effect that it has on the brain, social media is
addictive both physically and psychologically.

SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION- is a behavioral condition that compels a

person to become engrossed in social media. A social media addict
will devote a significant amount of time and energy to checking
social networking sites and engaging with other users on the
platforms.

EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MENTAL HEALTH- Include anxiety

or depression, increased isolation, decreased physical activity, low
self- esteem, and poor work or school performance, among many
others.

Here is a Short film about Social Media Addiction and its effect on mental health.

Title: The Social Media Trap

FADE IN: INT. BEDROOM - DAY

NARRATOR: We see DAINA, a 22-years-old scrolling through her phone in bed.

The camera focuses on the screen, and we see a Flooding notifications from different
social media apps. DAINA looks anxious and distracted, unable to focus on anything
else.

CUT TO: INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY

NARRATOR: Daina’s roommates, RICHARD and RASSEL, are sitting on the

couch, chatting.

RICHARD (to Daina): "Hey, Jess, what's up? You seem lost in your phone."

DAINA (sighing): "I can't seem to put it down. I'm addicted to social media. It's
affecting my mental health."

RASSEL (nodding): "I know what you mean. I've been feeling the same way lately.
It's like we're all trapped in this social media bubble."

RICHARD (concerned): "How is it affecting your mental health?"

DAINA (explaining): "I feel like I'm constantly comparing myself to others on social
media. It's like everyone has the perfect life, and I'm stuck here feeling inadequate."
RASSEL (adding): "I've also noticed that I'm becoming more anxious and irritable
when I'm away from my phone. I can't seem to disconnect."

RICHARD (nodding): "I think we all need to be more aware of our social media
usage. It's important to take breaks and focus on the real world around us."

CUT TO: INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

NARRATOR: Daina, Rassel and Richard are sitting at a table, sipping coffee.

DAINA (determined): "I'm going to delete some of my social media apps and take a
break. I need to focus on my mental health."

RASSEL (supportive): "That's a great idea. I'm going to do the same thing."

RICHARD (agreeing): "Me too. Let's hold each other accountable."

CUT TO: INT. BEDROOM - DAY

NARRATOR: We see DAINA, now without her phone, taking a deep breath and
looking around her room. She smiles, feeling a sense of relief.

CUT TO: INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

NARRATOR: DAINA, RASSEL, and RICHARD are chatting and laughing. They
seem more present and engaged with each other.

CUT TO: INT. BEDROOM - DAY

NARRATOR: DAINA picks up a book and starts reading, feeling more focused and
relaxed.

CUT TO: INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY

NARRATOR: DAINA, RASSEL, and RICHARD are playing a board game

together, laughing and having fun.

CUT TO: INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

NARRATOR: We see a close-up of DAINA face. She looks happier and more
relaxed than before.

FADE OUT. THE END.

Here are the tips for using social media while maintaining your emotional well-
being...

CONCLUSION:
Stop Comparing Yourself to People On Social Media. It’s important to
understand that social media shows an airbrushed, distorted view of people’s lives.
The carefully-curated images you see on social media can lead you to wonder how all
your friends are so successful and how everyone is poolside in Bali except you—but
that’s simply not reality. Everyone experiences hardships and challenges in life, but
those things don’t usually make it onto social media. It’s so easy to think that
everyone has it together except you, but that’s just the impression that is given
through these filtered, handpicked snippets.

Take breaks: Schedule regular breaks from social media. Research has found
that taking several days off can lead to significant improvements in well-being,
depression and anxiety. You can also cut back without going cold turkey: limiting
yourself to using Facebook, Instagram and Snap chat just 10 minutes a day can result
in less loneliness and depression.

Beware of addiction: If social media use is interfering with your

relationships, self-esteem, work or school — but you can’t stop using it — you may
be addicted.

Keep it brief: You may find that a few short social media sessions per day
help you feel better than spending 45 minutes exhaustively scrolling through a site’s
feed. If you tend to exhaust yourself by going down social media “rabbit holes” late at
night, eliminate viewing after 10 p.m.

Prioritize people: You’ll connect better with people in your life if you have
certain times each day when your social media notifications are off. Don’t check
social media during meals with family and friends, when playing with children or
talking to a partner. Make sure it doesn’t interfere with work or school. And
especially, don’t keep your phone in the bedroom – it disrupts your sleep.

MEMBERS:
Binatao, Daina- As Daina
Yamba, Rassel- As Rassel
Singsing, Richard- As Richard
Gemoto, Rhealyn- As Narrator
Sabino, Sammy- As Videographer and Director
Zambrano, Mitz- As Editor
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