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This study aims to explore the impact of social media on the mental health among adolescents through group counselling. There five adolescents involved in the study are between the ages of 13 to 16 years old and are residents of Elmina Valley, Shah Alam, Selangor. The research methodology is qualitative and employs a case study design. Four group counselling sessions were conducted in face-to-face settings. Data from interviews and observations were analysed using thematic analysis to identify themes. The study findings reveal three main themes: factors, effects, and steps. There are eight sub-themes under the factors, including peer influence, quick access to information, a learning tool, following favoured celebrities' developments, staying connected with distant friends and relatives, boredom due to busy parents, seeking new acquaintances, and aspiring to be influencers. Six sub-themes are found under the effects, such as gaining knowledge, learning from anywhere, sharing ideas and hobbies, strained family relationships at home, cyberbullying issues, and falling for fake news. Meanwhile, there are five themes under the steps sub-themes: spending time with family, limiting social media usage, creating a personal schedule, being selective about social media content, and parental monitoring.
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