What Social Media Gets Wrong About Mental Health
Briefly

While the rise of mental health content on social media has encouraged discussion around therapy and emotional well-being, it often prioritizes virality over genuine support. Many creators, lacking the necessary qualifications, use therapy jargon and oversimplify complex issues for likes and shares. This raises concerns about the expertise of those offering advice, as the line between influencer and therapist becomes increasingly blurred. Real healing requires nuanced understanding and strategies, which are often missing from superficial viral content, leaving viewers searching for quick fixes rather than meaningful solutions.
Healing isn't found in slogans or sales—it requires nuance and real strategy. Oversimplified and emotionally triggering content often replaces expertise for the sake of likes.
The posts that get shared are often marketable oversimplifications curated to go viral, not for accuracy, misleading users seeking genuine mental health support.
Read at Psychology Today
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