Summary
People are more open about mental health issues, and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have millions of posts about it. However, not all the information shared online is correct.
Key Facts
- Many people are now more willing to talk about their mental health experiences.
- The hashtag "mental health" is used in nearly 90 million posts on Instagram and TikTok combined.
- Sharing online suggests that there is less stigma, which means less negative judgment, associated with discussing mental health.
- Not all online information regarding mental health is accurate.
- Stephanie Sy talked with Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, a licensed psychologist, to get more information.