Mental Health

How does social media support and challenge the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth?

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03/05/2025

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berenicedeguardia

LGBTQ+ people often experience more challenges when it comes to well-being and mental health (Berger et al., 2022). The term LQBTQ+ includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals, as well as anyone whose sexual orientation or gender identity is different from the traditional norms (Russell et al., 2023). For many LGBTQ+ youth, social…
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Communities and Social Media, Identity and Online Advocacy, Uncategorized

Communities, Identity, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Social Media, Youth
Twitter and Mental Health: the effect of Twitter on those suffering from Eating Disorders and Self-Harm

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29/04/2025

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Tayla Black

Abstract The social media platform Twitter provides a space for users to form niche communities that can help those suffering from eating disorders or self harm by promoting recovery, sharing beneficial mental health resources and providing individuals with a sense of belonging. Despite this, there is an overwhelming amount of negative content encouraging users in…
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Communities and Social Media

Communities, Eating Disorders, edtwt, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Self Harm, shtwt, Social Media, Twitter Communities
TikTok and the Paradox of Addiction: its Potential as a Tool for Healing

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27/04/2025

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Yana_Chua

Abstract TikTok has faced criticism for promoting compulsive use through endless content loops, keeping users hooked and creating a potentially harmful digital environment. However, this paper argues that TikTok is not entirely bad. Despite its addictive design, TikTok can offer support for those who are healing from addiction or mental health struggles. This paper explores…
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Communities and Social Media

Communities, healing, Mental Health, recovery, self help, Social Media, tiktok, videos
Are Influencers in Adult Content Impacting Minors Negatively? The Impact of TikTok’s Strong Online Communities on Young People.

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27/04/2025

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21483789

ABSTRACT This paper examines the impact of TikTok and similar platforms on young people, regarding adult content creators and their online communities. While these platforms offer connection, they also expose minors to the normalisation of adult industries and the glamorisation of sex work, distorting perceptions of success and self-worth. This can lead to long-term mental…
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Communities and Social Media

Body Image, Cancel Culture, Communities, community, connection, fake filter bubbles, Fake Reality, Gen Z, Identity, Influence, Influencers, Mental Health, online networks, Online Presence, OnlyFans, reality, Short form videos, social change, Social Media, teen tiktok, tiktok
In Pursuit of Beauty: Exhaustion of the Ideal Body Image

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20/04/2025

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Marcos

Introduction The rise of globalisation has interconnected society into different networks and communities. Technological advancements, specifically social media, come at a price and a cost, increasing the expression of creativity and identity for young adults. Allowing social media to become a fundamental routine for some, a networking platform that promotes authenticity, innovation, and connectivity worldwide.…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

Identity, Influencers, Instagram, Mental Health, OnlineConference, Social Media, Trends, Young Adults

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How does social media support and challenge the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth?

Twitter and Mental Health: the effect of Twitter on those suffering from Eating Disorders and Self-Harm

TikTok and the Paradox of Addiction: its Potential as a Tool for Healing

Are Influencers in Adult Content Impacting Minors Negatively? The Impact of TikTok’s Strong Online Communities on Young People.

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