Mental Health Matters: How to Set Effective Social Media Boundaries Social media has transformed our lives to a great extent, starting from the way we connect, share, and communicate, making both information and relationships more accessible across the globe. Though the advent of social media has turned out to be a boon for humankind across various aspects, it also presents certain drawbacks. The information overload caused by social media is not only leading to infobesity but also impacting our mental well-being in a big way.
Caught under the influence of social media, modern-day individuals fail to strike a balance between the online and offline world. This is increasingly affecting mental health, triggering stress, anxiety and mental fatigue. World Mental Health Day, observed on 10th October, marks as a reminder to differentiate between real and reel; thereby setting healthy boundaries and prioritising one’s mental well-being.
Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 1.Comparison and Insecurity People usually share their best moments on social media like a glamorous vacation, job promotion, social gathering and wedding pictures. This creates a fake reality leading to a feeling of inadequacy which ultimately leads to envy, insecurity and even depression.
Constant comparison to other people’s lives results in low self-esteem and poor mental health. 2.Fear of missing out [FOMO] FOMO is a term which was introduced a few years back.
FOMO or fear of missing out is the anxiety.
