Tips for Using Social Media for Mental Wellness

In today's digital world, social media has become an essential part of our lives, serving as a primary source of entertainment and information for many. While these platforms help us stay connected, the significant time we spend on them and the constant influx of content can potentially overwhelm us and impact our mental health negatively.  
 
If you use social media daily, here are some tips to help you cultivate a healthier relationship with social media and build mental wellness.
 
 

As an advocate of mental wellness, TOUCH Mental Wellness (TMW) has been organising mental wellness awareness mass runs, talks and workshops since 2015. It works closely with corporations to conduct mental wellness talks with an aim of equipping employees with handles to cope with stress and help them build resilience. It also specialises in mental wellness awareness and educational programmes for schools. In 2018, TMW launched a Virtual Reality (VR) Immersive Experience on depression as part of its school-based mental wellness programme, Do You M.I.N.D.?. It also launched Singapore’s first-ever VR Gaming Experience to educate students on anxiety in a fun and engaging way.