If you don’t feel happier after a few minutes of scrolling through social media, there must be something the matter with you, right?
Wrong! In fact, if looking at posts of celebs and influencers living their best lives makes you feel worse about your own life, you’re not alone. According to recent studies, more than a third of teen girls and more than 10 percent of teen boys say Instagram makes them feel bad about themselves. Horrifyingly, 6 percent of users say the app has contributed to their having suicidal thoughts.
The studies revealing how Instagram is negatively affecting users were conducted by Insta’s own parent company, Facebook. After the studies became public, the U.S. Senate held two hearings questioning Facebook officials about the effects of Instagram on teens. As a result, Facebook and other social media companies are now on notice that they need to take more responsibility for their users’ mental health.
But you don’t need to wait for your favorite platforms to change their ways to make your scrolling experience more positive. By being mindful and