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@article{201518,
        author = {Dr. Robin K J and Dr. Noor Mubasheer C. A},
        title = {Adolescent Mental Health in the Age of Social Media: The Link to Suicidal Ideation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5356-5360},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201518},
        abstract = {Introduction: social media has drawn criticism for its detrimental impacts on people's mental health as well as praise for its capacity to bring people together and give them extensive access to knowledge. The purpose of this essay is to investigate how social media affects teenage mental health, specifically as it relates to suicidal thoughts.
Methodology: This study employed a descriptive research approach and chose 480 Kodagu adolescents using simple random sampling. The study's objectives were to investigate how teenagers use social media, gauge how aware parents are of their kids' online behaviour, and pinpoint social media sites that can encourage suicide ideation in young people. Both Pre-University College (PUC) students and high school students (grades 9 and 10) received questionnaires. Block Education Officers (BEO), Deputy Directors of Public Instruction (DDPI), District Educational Officers (DDPU), and the institution's director all granted permission to conduct the study.
Results: According to the results, 67.9% of peers are aware of their children's social media activity, 49% of parents are not, and 94.2% of respondents are active on social media. Furthermore, 18.3% of participants stated that social media sites like YouTube, Instagram clips, and movie have affected their suicidal thoughts. While the Kruskal-Wallis test indicated a robust correlation between social media use and suicidal ideation, chi-square analysis revealed a significant association between suicide attempts and the effects of social media.
Conclusion: A comprehensive strategy involving cooperation from parents, educators, peers, school counsellors, and licensed social workers is needed to address the effects of social media on teenagers. The welfare of youth and the development of a better future depend on such initiatives.},
        keywords = {Suicide Ideation, Social Media, Mental Health, Adolescent},
        month = {May},
        }