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Depression anxiety eating disorders I. Introduction: Researchers from Baylor have stated that women spend an average of 10 hours on their cell phones and more than half of this time is on social media, while men spend 8 hours(Goodrich). This time could have been spent more productive. As college students, more free time makes it harder to focus and use time wisely. Social media is a distraction that not only causes a loss in focus but also has many drawbacks on one’s mental health. A. Attention Material: College students spend so much time on their phone they get lost in the true reality. Many people constantly compare themselves to others’ post online creating higher levels of depression, eating disorders, and lack of social skills. B. Tie to Audience …show more content…

People around her thought her life was perfect, she went to an Ivy league college and competed in track, but what she showed on her social media was not truly how she felt (Thorbecke). Earlier that day, her father texted her that encouraging her to see a therapist for some anti-depressants, and she said she would (Reporter, Daily Mail). What she displayed on social media was not who she truly was, and how she was feeling. Others seeing her Instagram thought she had it all but in reality, it was one of the causes for her death. C. Credibility Material By using studies led by colleges and credible resources. D. Thesis & Preview: 1. Thesis: Social media and its impact on college students’ mental health. 2. Preview: Today I will tell you how social media affects a college student outside of the classroom. E. Transition into Body of Speech: Social media has a strong influence on one’s mental health especially depression and eating disorders. These drawbacks of social media affect a college student not only in the classroom. II. Body of the

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