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We know that having a strong social network is associated with positive mental health and well-being. Routine social media use may compensate for diminishing face-to-face social interactions in people’s busy lives.
There are many social media platforms, and as long as you use them thoughtfully, they can positively affect your mental health. For example, Wood recommends platforms like Calm, Headspace, and Happify, which help you cultivate meditation, mindfulness, and happiness in your life.
The use of social media significantly impacts mental health. It can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of belonging. But it can also lead to tremendous stress, pressure to compare oneself to others, and increased sadness and isolation.
A small, randomized controlled trial in college-aged youth found that limiting social media use to 30 minutes daily over three weeks led to significant improvements in depression severity. 34 This effect was particularly large for those with high baseline levels of depression who saw an improvement in depression scores by more than 35%. 35 Anoth...
Q: What are some positive impacts of using social media and other digital tools, especially seen during the pandemic? A: One of the largest benefits I see is significantly reducing isolation by having a “virtual” bridge to family, friends and other social supports.
As youth mental health continues to suffer, parents, teachers, and legislators are sounding the alarm on social media. But fear and misinformation often go hand in hand. APA’s recommendations aim to add science-backed balance to the discussion.
Specifically, our study showed how attributes of social media, such as the content available on them, social connections formed on social media, and outlet for self-expression, lead to positive mental health through multiple interconnected pathways.