Social media has a negative impact on mental health
Are our favorite apps making us feel worse about ourselves?
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Social media does more harm than good for mental health
Debate whether social media has a positive or negative impact on mental well-being.
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Apr 29, 2026
I've seen firsthand how social media messes with my students' heads. They're always comparing themselves to those perfect, filtered lives online. It's like real life isn't enough anymore. It's nuts.
Apr 24, 2026
Social media totally messes with your mental health! I've seen it with my own eyes - people comparing their lives to highlight reels, feeling left out, all that jazz. It's like a highlight reel of FOMO and low self-esteem. No bueno, man.
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Apr 22, 2026
I get that social media has its downsides, like comparison and FOMO, but come on, it's not all bad for mental health. I mean, I've found support, communities, and even therapy resources online that helped me through tough times. It's more about how we use it, not just blaming social media for everything.
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