How Social Media May Cause Depression, and 4 Tips to Address It
Some social media may cause depression due to feelings of isolation or FOMO, self-comparison, and doomscrolling. Doomscrolling is a habit when you continue to read the news even if the content is distressing.
Although social media has transformed our lives, it’s also easier to stay up later, become distracted, and forget our responsibilities.
Turning off notifications, setting time limits, being selective, and exercising mindfulness are ways we can reduce the mental health impacts of social media. Although it can heighten depressive symptoms, it is recommended to take a short break or detox.
Have you experienced depressive symptoms due to social media use? What do you do to mitigate its impacts on your mental health?