Experiencing social media issues

The promise of social media is to feel more connected through platforms that can help us support each other. Unfortunately, the potential is always there to be negatively impacted by hurtful words, bullying, judgment and criticism—delivered easily, thoughtlessly and often anonymously. But you can control your online experience.

Learn

Taking control of the social media experience and being proactive about its impact on our emotional health, starts by understanding the ways our digital lives connect with real world well-being.

Social Media & Mental Health

This article from Verywell Mind explores how the increased reliance on social media raises the risk of feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, envious and even ill.

Social Media Obsession

In this popular TEDx Talk, social media expert Bailey Parnell explores the growing obsession with social media, how it impacts mental health and how to ‘practice safe social.’

Cyberbullying

The Cyberbullying Research Center offers a wealth of research, resources and insights into cyberbullying and how we can stop or prevent it.

Act

Self Magazine worked with experts to create the informative “9 Things to Try if You Hate Social Media But Don’t Actually Want to Quit.” The article helps to maximize the positive impact of social media, avoid negative stressors and make it work for you.

Read Now

Connect

Even after you take control of your life online, you may still face challenges. If social media or mistreatment on digital platforms interferes with your school, work, relationships or quality of life, get support before things get worse. Check out the resources below or browse the full directory here.

When contacting a resource below, any information you provide will be collected and used by that resource, subject to its end user terms and conditions and privacy policy. Please contact the applicable resource if you would like more information.
Resource Type Contact
Crisis Text Line

Have a free, confidential chat with a trained counselor. Available 24/7.

 Text Line Text ACTION to 741-741
Lifeline

Call for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor. Available 24/7.

 Call Line 988
Warmline Directory

A Warmline is a free peer-run hotline that offers callers emotional support, staffed by volunteers with lived experience.

Website Visit website
Inclusive Therapists

Inclusive Therapists offers a safer, simpler way to find a culturally responsive, social justice-oriented therapist.

 Website Visit website
ADAA Therapist Search

A tool to help find local mental health services, including teletherapy options.

Website Visit website
BetterHelp

A paid online portal that provides access to mental health services, including online counseling, phone, and text communication.

Website Visit website
Talkspace

A paid online text therapy platform that provides 24/7 access to licensed therapists who cover a broad range of mental health services.

Website Visit website
Outside the U.S.? Find a Helpline

Free emotional support, wherever you are.

 Website Visit website