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Examine the psychological effects of media consumption on teenagers

    Prevalence of media consumption among teenagers Media consumption has been on the rise in recent years. Media consumption is the volume of informative and engaging media that a person consumes. Such media can include tv, shows, and Other forms of digital content. 98% of teenagers in the United Kingdom have access to gadgets and are 'hooked' on social media, according to a London School of Economics study. The 'over-expressive ' media platforms have paved the way to engage young minds. This constant access has led to a sense of addiction and dependence One of the main reasons is an increase in the availability and accessibility of gadgets which allows teenagers to consume media anytime, anywhere.    Types of media channels influence the psychology of teenagers   Media content and channels affect teenage psychology in complex ways, and this issue has been extensively researched and debated. A young person's exposure to various media channels and types of con...

Mental Health Education: A Nurse's Perspective of What It Lacks

  According to health experts, 1 in 4 persons will have mental health problems. Even today, jokes are repeatedly reminded, There has been a stigma attached to mental health education. It would be better to emphasize mental wellness, satisfaction, happiness, conscience, and productive behaviour instead.   Mentally stressed people are stigmatised which creates a society where people are not accepted for who they are and refuse to accept them. Stigma against these persons is also eliminated through awareness. Adolescents and young have serious mental health concerns, thus raising awareness among them at this crucial age could be beneficial. They develop into smartest people who can manage difficulties as they emerge and mature into competent young adults as a result. Mental health education makes it easier to locate therapy and effective coping techniques.   Common mental health problems face   According to nurses, there are certain types of mental he...

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Student Success

     Do you feel better?   Can you motivate yourself to get your job done?   If your answer is yes, you are likely to develop some extraordinary skills that form the base of emotional intelligence.   Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and constructively oversee one's own emotions. We, humans, are complex beings with an array of emotions, and having the ability to read these emotions, sounds far out! Right? emotional intelligence here serves as a tool to self-relief from anxiety, and stress, overcoming adversity, so and so forth.      Students, heavily encounter emotional duress for several reasons associated with academics, friends, and life events. A whacking  87% of students feel emotional strain,  academic stress being the single most dominant factor.    High expectations are set for them, so they must undertake a multidimensional role that can hinder their development and schooling. Emotional intellige...