Digital loneliness as a new diagnostic category in psychiatry: the impact of technology and social media use on psychological well-being

Social media leads to an increased sense of isolation. Excessive use of these platforms is associated with decreased sleep quality, decreased self-esteem, increased levels of stress and anxiety and an overall deterioration in users' mental health. The experience of digital loneliness varies according to the characteristics of users - young people, women and people with limitations are the most vulnerable to the negative effects of excessive social media use.