Summary
The article discusses how graphic content, such as violent videos, spreads rapidly on social media platforms like X, impacting the mental health of Americans. This constant exposure can lead to trauma, resembling the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially among young people who frequently use social media.
Key Facts
- Graphic videos are easily and quickly shared on social media, such as X.
- Exposure to violent content can cause "vicarious trauma," similar to PTSD.
- A study in 2021 showed that viewing mass shooting coverage increases PTSD risk.
- Young people are at higher risk for anxiety and desensitization from online violence.
- Social media platforms sometimes have inadequate content moderation.
- The content moderation issues allow shocking videos to spread, affecting public perception and mental health.
- Examples include the assassination of Charlie Kirk and other violent acts shared online.
