The Dual Faces of Social Media on Mental Health
As you scroll through your social media feeds, have you considered the impact it may have on your mental health? With over half the global population active on social platforms, our digital lives have become deeply intertwined with our inner worlds. This raises important questions about how we can harness the connective power of social media, whilst protecting our well-being. In this article, we’ll explore the dual faces of social media, examining how it can both harm and heal our minds. Balancing risks with rewards, we’ll consider practical steps users and platforms can take to ensure social media plays a positive role in connecting our minds, not dividing them. Through mindful, compassionate use of these tools, we can nurture social technology that brings people together.