Building Bridges, Not Walls: The Positive Impact of Social Media on Our Minds

Yesterday, we covered social media’s negative impacts on mental health, and today, we can discuss some of its benefits. There are some ways it can improve mental health.

TikTok, Especially, has been a channel where people can find community with others who have similar experiences, struggles, or interests.

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The Benefits of Social Media

Social media is not all bad and may potentially help you improve your mental and emotional well-being in many ways. Engaging actively with others, mainly through sharing messages, posts, and comments with close friends and reflecting on past interactions, has been associated with enhancements in overall well-being.

Here are a few ways social media can positively impact mental health:

• Combat Social Isolation: Social media opens up new channels of communication, offering a space for individuals to connect with others, share experiences, and overcome feelings of loneliness, especially prevalent during social distancing.
• Promote Healthy Lifestyle Changes: By publicly announcing goals and regularly posting about them, social media is a motivational tool, fostering accountability and support from…