Mental health tips on social media are a mixed bag.
Your favorite online creator might give valid advice on managing anxiety symptoms or drawing boundaries with family members. They also might spread wrong information or use their platform to promote dubious products.
Not only did mentions of mental health on social media increase during the pandemic, many influencers shifted their focus from “raising awareness” to offering guidance, creators say. And because real-world mental health care can be expensive, difficult to access and stigmatized, more young people are turning to social media to figure out how to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
