Navigating mental health in the age of social media

Navigating mental health  in the age of social media (Photo: iStock)

In a world where mental health has moved from whispered secrets to trending hashtags, many are increasingly turning to social media for validation and therapy. But for all its empowering potential, this digital landscape often blurs the line between healing and performance.

June is sitting on her bedroom floor with her knees pulled up to her chest as she scrolls through Instagram. Her thumb pauses on a post. ‘You are allowed to put yourself first, even when it feels selfish.’ She reads it again. Slowly, something shifts: a flicker of relief and a crack in the loneliness she has carried for months.