Your feed can lift you up or drag you down, influence sleep and stress, and shape self-esteem in subtle, long-lasting ways.

The relationship between social media and mental health is complex and bidirectional, offering belonging and support for some, while distress.

Emotional health shapes how we think, feel, and respond to life’s ups and downs. Understanding it gives us a roadmap for navigating stress.

Understanding mental health matters because it explains how mood, thoughts, and behavior shape everyday life. When people comprehend mental issues

Understanding it helps us recognize distress early, build healthier habits, support others, and create communities that are safe, inclusive

Start with a plan: List your goals, symptoms, and what you hope to achieve. Bring this to a clinician to guide modality selection.

Open, nonjudgmental conversations reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking. Normalize asking how someone is doing and listening with care.

Social media affects mental health, shaping mood, sleep, and daily behavior—understanding it helps people use media more consciously.