How does social media affect mental health?

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Question: How does social media affect mental health?
Position1 of 2›: 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.

Supporting arguments · 2

Social media connects us to far away loved ones
While previously it was exceedingly difficult to contact those who live far away, it is easier than ever to keep in touch with loved ones.
Social media connects us to positive messages
Social media facilitates the spread of positive messages that people would not otherwise be privy to.