A new study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. In fact, not only does the research indicate the amount of time spent on social media has a negligible effect on mental health indicators such as depression, anxiety and stress -- the result isn't always negative, either.

Social media’s effects on the mental health of young people are not well understood. That hasn’t stopped Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. surgeon general from moving ahead with age bans and warning labels for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. But the emphasis on fears about social media may cause policymakers to miss the mental health benefits it provides teenagers, say researchers, pediatricians, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Did you catch last week’s blog on six Instagram accounts you need to follow to learn more about mental health? We started putting together our list, and realised there was so much great content, we needed to create a part two so you don’t miss these must follows! Check them out here: Therapist in NYCAliza […]

Researchers find many patients do not feel included in treatment decisions and have concerns about side effects

We love discovering quality mental health content online. Whether it’s an informative infographic or an inspirational drawing, there are tons of mental health social media accounts out there. So which ones are worth following? If you’re looking to supplement your therapy with daily reminders, here are six we love. Lemons by Tay@lemonssbytay Created by mental […]

It's important we recognize the relationship between social media and mental health and take appropriate steps to preserve our well-being.