Expert warns social media's 'perfect lives' can harm youth self-esteem
Social counselor Ghanem Al-Ghanem urges young people to break free from isolation caused by social media and avoid harmful comparisons.
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AISocial counselor and family advisor Ghanem Al-Ghanem has urged people to break free from the isolation and loneliness imposed by social media platforms.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Ghanem said young people should recognize the dangers of social comparisons online, warning that viewing idealized images of life on social media can leave youth feeling less successful.
He added that quick and superficial relationships do not equate to deep connections, and that young people may pressure themselves to achieve success, focusing on studies and work at the expense of personal relationships. This, he said, can lead to withdrawal rather than forming meaningful social bonds.
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