Do you believe social media is bad for the mental health?

[Anonymous]

[objective_calendar]

It can have a positive or negative impact depending on how you use it and how much time you spend on it. Although if you spend too much time on it at the end it's still bad for your mental health regardless of how great the content is that you consumed. Currently it's a cluttered mess. You have to swift through the garbage to find something worthwhile. The algorithm's designed to get you addicted, it props up content that is divisive for engagement bait, and the AI slop plus bot infestation has really about done it in terms of killing the human connection that used to bring people together. You just have to remember the algorithm is essentially designed in a way to have you hooked and waste as much time of yours as possible, and you have to actively work against that to actually reap the benefits.

[beenherebefore]

I do.

[RavVid]

Yes. It has led to a rise of women becoming narcissistic and neurotic.

In a local election campaign, Gen Z mental health clinics have been promised to help deal with this

[jennifer_bloom]

I believe it is good for your mental health, after you learn to listen to the positive voices and ignore and avoid the negative voices.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

... When societies kept away things from kids, it's usually handled this way because these things carry objective adverse effects.

[Masie]

What social media and what do yoh consider social media? That is my first question. The rest will follow.

[strateguy632]

yes because strangers are trying to trigger you and hurt your feelings.

[lilBigPotato]

If you use it too much it can be bad for you, but that's true for many things in life.

[DonaldDarko]

No unless you've got bad mental health to start with.

[Anonymous]

It's definitely mo harm than good.

I would say it's not that bad if you're a person who's confident, mentally strong, and know who they are. Unfortunately most the people who use it are not.

[jahaims]

It makes mental health issues worse if you aren't healthy

[msc545]

Not really. I think the problem is way overstated.

[blackeagle007]

For sure. It’s why this country is very divided

[MemeSupreme]

just depends on the person tbh

[Alex-Snow]

I think teens are using it too much.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

It can be if used inappropriately

[exitseven]

yes, especially for young people.

[In_Trance]

Most likely.
I don't see how it helps anything

[Danny_dan92]

Yes.