Social Media and Mental Health: Understanding Balance

Understanding balance when it comes to social media is a big topic. So many people in today’s world use social media, but that doesn’t mean that it’s always a positive thing. In this blog, we’re going to go over some of the things that you can do if you want to promote balance when it comes to your social media use. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you’d like to learn more about this topic or if you want to speak with a member of the Avalon Malibu staff.

Understanding Balance

There are so many things you can do if you want to protect your mental health while using social media. Below are some of our favorite strategies that we sometimes recommend to our Avalon Malibu clients if they’re struggling with social media use.

If you want to add some healthy elements to your social media use, consider the following options. 

Set Boundaries

Learning how to set boundaries when it comes to social media is important. This can look like a few different things. Some people set boundaries about the types of accounts that they follow, while others set boundaries about the types of content that they will personally post.

If you’re going to continue using social media, consider what boundaries make the most sense for your situation. Everyone has a different attitude toward social media use, so it’s important to think about what works well for you and what will help you improve your mental health.

Time Limits

If you’ve ever used social media, then you probably understand how easy it is to get lost online. So many of us spend hours a day on our devices, and that can have a negative impact on our mental health. Next time you’re on social media, consider setting a time limit for yourself so that you can get back to other things in a timeframe that makes sense.

We understand that learning about social media and its potential impact on mental health is a big topic. If you’d like to learn more about this topic, as well as various other mental health topics, we’d love to help. You can give us a call at (844) 857-5992 and we’ll connect you with a member of our staff. Don’t hesitate to reach out today and we’ll provide you with the information that you need to make informed decisions about your mental health.