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The use of media is undoubtedly a fantastic thing, even though sometimes it does affect our moods and mental health. But how do we supposed to understand when our mood can be influenced by social media? What does the wrong media behavior mean and how we can improve it?

This video will introduce you to a definition of a so-called media behavior and experience. It will show you how and why our moods tend to be influenced by the way we use social media. It suggests that there are two ways of how people utilize media and the best way to use your, for example, Instagram account is active usage. It means gaining a positive media experience while providing it back, rather than passively scrolling through your feed.

Despite the forces of media influence, people have the opportunity to control the media flow and their own behavior on social networks. Indeed, a lot depends on what purposes and how we use social networks. Thus, people become able to change their moods, emotions, and overall experience by changing media behavior.

Social media does have good outcomes for our mental health and moods, but with the condition of proper media behavior. It can bring a feeling of relief, reload our heads and allow having a short break from reality.