Social media and mental health: five ways to step back

Social media can connect and inform us, but constant comparison, notifications, and late-night scrolling can affect mood, attention, and rest. The goal is not to use it perfectly; it is to use it intentionally.

Set screen-time boundaries, practice gratitude, take regular digital breaks, and curate your feed. Mute or unfollow accounts that consistently trigger comparison, and make room for offline relationships and activities that restore you.