How you feel can be influenced by what you do on social media. It can bring us joy and connection, but it can also be overwhelming, negatively affect our self-esteem and sense of safety, and open us up to bullying or abuse.
To make your time online happier, here are some tips and advice for protecting your mental health on social media.
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ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets include information on how social media can be connected to mental health.
Healthy social media use from First Psychology
Social Media: how to use it safely from the National Cyber Security Center
Social Media Advice Hub from Internet Matters
Tips and information
Here are some different tips and ideas on how to look after your wellbeing online.
7 Ways to protect your mental health when you use social media from Jed Foundation
Social Media and Mental Health from Young Minds
Looking after your mental health online from Mind
Five tips to maintain you mental health while using social media
Social Media Safety from RAINN
Why it pays to declutter your digital life
Social Media and Mental Health from Help Guide
How to deal with the negative effects of social media with Headspace
Your Guide to Creating a Healthier Relationship with Social Media, a blog from Healthline
Connecting Safely Online from Internet Matters
Organisations and services
Here is a list of organisations that can offer support:
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.
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