The Role of Social Media as a Resource for Mental Health Care

[摘要] One of the major lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic was the importanceof caring for the mental health of populations [1], which encompasses the emotional,psychological, and social states of individuals. Therefore, mental health is essential formeaning people’s well-being, and when it is compromised, it affects all aspects of a person’slife [2].Stress or anxiety caused by fast-paced and demanding work environments, as wellas high social expectations, may have a devastating effect on people’s psychology. Mentalhealth care for populations and individuals has become critical and increasingly relevantdue to the unique challenges we face in the digitization and globalization of information. In this context, it is important to highlight that social media have had a dramaticimpact on society, transforming the way we communicate, interact, form groups, andaccess information.