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6 lip 2023 · 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.
This article demonstrates the potential democratising and catalysing effects of social media in relation to public discourse about mental health. Personal stories and unheard voices can be made public and shared without temporal and spatial barriers.
20 kwi 2020 · As the field of digital mental health advances, the wide reach, ease of access, and popularity of social media platforms could be used to allow individuals in need of mental health services or facing challenges of mental illness to access evidence-based treatment and support.
12 mar 2024 · Media has been used to raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health issues in young people and to promote mental health literacy. The goal of these efforts is ultimately to improve the quality of life of those either at risk or currently experiencing mental health concerns.
28 paź 2023 · Here, in an experimental study, we explore the impact of exposure to social media content that stigmatizes mental health treatment on attitudes toward mental health. In doing so, we assess the moderating roles of gender and gender role espousal.
15 maj 2024 · Social media literacy might improve by increasing awareness and reflection on the use of social media and how the use of social media influences adolescents’ everyday lives, as well as skills to use social media in a more health-promoting way.
The increase in social media usage contributes to a greater number of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) using social media to grow their professional outreach and to increase awareness about mental health by engaging with online audiences.
