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How does social media affect mental health?
The relationship between social media and mental health is complex, as social media takes over more and more of our lives. Many people instantly assume social media has a negative effect on mental health, but can there be positive effects too?
Social media has a positive impact on your mental health
This position holds that social media can be good for mental health. It argues that, by curating what they follow, users can fill their feeds with uplifting, inspiring content, and that platforms keep people connected to distant friends and family and help rekindle lost relationships.
Social media is bad for your mental health
This position holds that social media seriously harms mental health. It argues that the dopamine hits of likes and notifications make platforms addictive, and that they push users into constant, damaging comparison of themselves against the curated lives of others.