Title: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know | SoCal Sunrise Recovery
Headings: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Table of Contents
Social Media’s Positive Impacts
Social Media and Mental Health Problems
Negative Self-Perception
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Loneliness and Isolation
Cyberbullying
Depression and Anxiety
Suicidal Ideation
Signs Social Media Is Affecting Your Mental Health
#1: You Feel Sad, Drained, or Stressed
#2: You Constantly Compare Yourself to Others
#3: You Find It Difficult to Stay Off Social Media
#4: Likes Directly Impact Your Self-Esteem
Tips for Improving Your Relationship with Social Media
Refine your feeds:
Limit your daily usage:
Establish no-phone zones:
Take an extended break:
Engage in beneficial activities:
Fostering Healthier Online Interactions During the Pandemic
Communicate regularly with loved ones:
Continue to engage in a healthy lifestyle:
Schedule fun virtual activities:
Mute and unfollow triggering content:
References

Content: However, social media use may have a negative impact on many people’s mental health, exacerbating feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Understanding how social media can impact our emotions is important; with this knowledge, we can develop a healthier relationship with these platforms and improve our mental health in the process. If you feel sad, lonely, frustrated, and spend an excessive amount of time on social media, it’s time to take a closer look at your online activities. Social Media’s Positive Impacts
As humans, social interaction is vital to our psychological well-being. When we cannot see the people we love in person, social media gives us the tools to stay connected. While these platforms cannot fully replace face-to-face interaction, social media can provide a number of positive benefits. Social media allows us to: Seek and provide emotional support during difficult situations
Raise awareness on important issues and advocate for social change
Create social connections when you can’t access them in person
Engage in creative self-expression
Network with people who have similar interests to you
Find new friends and communities to connect with
Social Media and Mental Health Problems
While the platforms do provide some benefits, other people report a negative experience using social media. We still do not know enough about the long-term impacts of social media use, and current trends suggest that there may be a strong connection between social media and mental health conditions.