The Role of Social Media as a Resource for Mental Health Care.

An example of the a harmful effect of social media on mental health is suicide, where social media exposure, parental pressure, or social contagion have been associated with risk factors among young people [[5]]. One of the major lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic was the importance of caring for the mental health of populations [[1]], which encompasses the emotional, psychological, and social states of individuals. On the other hand, social media can be seen as an opportunity to promote mental health care for populations. [Extracted from the article]

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