Social Media and its Pressures on Young Adults | Ria Philip | TEDxYouth@ConinesMillPond

Social media is a huge part of today's generation. Ria Philip addresses social media and its effects on young adults in her talk. She covers how social media can cause depression and anxiety in some teenagers, how social media influencers are addressing this issue, what teenagers can do when they start to feel social media pressure, and how to stay responsible while using social media. Ria is a current junior. She is very active in several clubs, such as Math League, Science Club, 4H, and she is involved in her grades’ student council. Ria is passionate about helping other people and hopes to make a positive impact wherever she goes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx