If all social media websites were deleted off the internet, do you think mental health worldwide would likely improve?

[Anonymous]

[RebelinSteel]

It’s a bit of a yes and no answer. For some it is a place where they can relax and chat to friends they would not usually chat to. That provides them with mental health help, as they get to chat to others.

The bit where it is bad is down to people who troll, stalk, abuse, Harass others etc.

I think it’s a really good vehicle for socialising, however it’s not policed enough, people are allowed to say horrendous things, they can verbally attack others and at times track them down physically.

Assuming we did shut down all social media, how would you know it had made a difference? Now no one is chatting to anyone else, it’s only now possible in person or using a telephone call or text.

[laly520]

depends on person
ig the chronically online ones would get depressed

[jahaims]

Duh.