Virtual to verdant: Innovative interventions to cultivate positive mental health in social media-addicted school students

Abstract

Background: Positive mental health is significant for the wellbeing of adolescents. Students in the digital age use smart phones and the internet for long periods of time. The excessive usage of screen time has led to negative mental health and decreased academic performance. Thus, it is crucial to discover innovative strategies to nurture positive mental health and enhance green time among social media-addicted school students. Despite, existing researches have concentrated on the impact of screen time on mental health, there is scope for further enhancement. The prevailing studies have disregarded the impact of screen time on social media-addicted school students and the association between green time and positive mental health. Aim: Therefore, the proposed study investigates innovative interventions to cultivate positive mental health among social media-addicted school students. Methods: The study utilizes a qualitative approach as it offers in-depth and detailed information. The data was collected from a total of 150 school students who are addicted to social media. Through the data analysis, the complex dynamics of screen time and the importance of positive mental health are unveiled. Results: The findings of the study will contribute to detecting the relationship among green time and positive mental health. The outcomes offer innovative interventions that aid in fostering positive mental health and enhancing green time among social media-addicted school students. Implications: The implications of the study will be beneficial for educators, parents, and academic institutions. The execution of detected strategies will support in reducing the usage of screen time and promoting green time among social media-addicted school students. Finally, this will lead to enhanced positive mental wellbeing among social media-addicted adolescents in the digital age.