22EG110C17 –C CHANDREESHWAR 22EG110C18-MAHENDRA 22EG110C19-MALLIKARJUN 22EG110C20-YOJITH 22EG110C21-MYTHILI WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA ? Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create,share and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. INTRODUCTION This has positive and negative aspects on teenagers’ mental health. Teenegers can also build online communities to share their opinions and experiences. There are some negative aspects , such as fake beauty standards and cyberbullying. Thus , you can shed lights on the pros and cons of social media in a brief manner. HOW SOCIAL MEDIA IS USEFUL? Social media allows young people to get to know and learn about new and diverse groups of people. The Pew Research Center in 2018 found that teenagers used social media to meet people from different backgrounds, get diverse views and demonstrate their support for causes. PROS OF SOCIAL MEDIA Staying connected. Access to News and current Events. Business and Marketing Opportunity. Provide Entertainment. Platform for Societal Change. Promotes skill Development. Supplement to Education. CONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA: Distraction and Loss of productivity. Spread of Misinformation. Social Media Addiction. Causes Depression and Anxiety. Helps Spread Scames and Frauds. It can cause sleeplessness. It can increase stress. CONCLUSI0N: Social media serves as both a bridge and battleground of ideas. Understanding its naurances is crucial navigating the digital landscape. THANKYOU