Title: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social media - Wikipedia
Headings: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social media
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social media
Contents
Increase in usage
Messaging and video call services
Online counseling services Increased Engagement
Effect of COVID-19 on mental health
Taking Care of your Body
Maintaining a Positive Mindset
Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Effect of COVID-19 on online business
Effects of COVID-19 on visual arts
Increased Engagement
Use as entertainment
Spreading information
Fighting an Infodemic
Misinformation
Usage by celebrities
Usage by world leaders
Censorship
Black Lives Matter
Politics on Platforms
References
External links

Content: Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
There is extensive psychology research proving that connectivity with others develops a sense of belonging and psychosocial wellbeing, which enhances mental health and reduces risk for anxiety and depression. The overload of information and the constant use of social media has been shown to positively correlate with an increase of depression and anxiety. Increased anxiety and fear can be a result in any global pandemic. the impact of following social distancing measures can cause the feeling of loneliness and isolation in people, increasing the feeling of anxiety and can be very overwhelming. " Many adults are also reporting specific negative impacts on their mental health and wellbeing, such as difficulty sleeping (36%) or eating (32%), increases in alcohol consumption or substance use (12%), and worsening chronic conditions (12%), due to worry and stress over the coronavirus." While being part of a global pandemic, it can be stressful and cause anxiety amongst yourself and family but there are ways you can support yourself and your family. Taking Care of your Body
While dealing with stress and anxiety try to take baths, stretch, meditate, try and eat healthy foods, maintain good nutrition, exercise and get plenty of sleep. Maintaining a Positive Mindset
While being in the middle of a pandemic, it is very easy to focus on the negative perspective of life and the way the world is which can take a toll on a persons mental health. But trying to maintain a positive outlook on life could be beneficial for your mental health. Try cooking or cleaning, going for a walk, talking on the phone to a friend, painting and taking up some home hobbies such as arts and crafts.