How has social media effected your mental health? What methods have helped you work through mental health struggles? by Jaden Dewey

2025-04-22 20:47:18 UTC

As a member of gen z, social media has been a large part of my upbringing. Id say my experience has been mostly positive, but I do see a lot of comparison culture.

2025-04-22 20:48:09 UTC

I tend to get stuck in cycles of mindlessly scrolling on my phone and getting too bored when I try to put it down.

2025-04-22 20:49:22 UTC

I believe social media spreads a lot of misinformation these days. I think the constant bad news contributes to the decline of mental health.

2025-04-22 20:51:02 UTC

When I’m struggling I go on walks with my friends (weather permitting) 🥲

2025-04-22 20:51:55 UTC

Social media provides a large portion of my news. I had to delete tik tok because it was impacting my sleep.

2025-04-22 20:54:55 UTC

Im not surprised about the side effects of social media. Companies design their apps to be addictive.

2025-04-22 21:07:16 UTC

Social media has allowed me to make friends. I see a lot of people complaining about the effect, but you don’t need to use it if you cant handle it.

2025-04-22 23:27:30 UTC

I’m so guilty of comparing myself to other people on social media, and it has really negatively affected my mental health and how I view myself

2025-04-23 20:07:03 UTC

Social media helped me connect with people as I am anxious about making friends irl, it gives me inspirations and helps me feel less alone when struggling with mental health and not wanting to share it with anyone close to me. It taught me that it isn't completely abnormal to feel the way I feel and people like me are out there.