Facebook Can Worsen Or Improve Mental Health
But some participants also said it had worsened their condition.
“All participants who experienced psychosis and dealt with paranoia had found Facebook particularly problematic when unwell. It often exacerbated or triggered feelings of paranoia, leading to an increase in delusions or psychotic thinking,” Howard said.
Some became distressed that others’ posts were aimed at them while others became paranoid about how others would react to their posts.
All participants with diagnoses of schizophrenia felt that Facebook was harmful when they were unwell.
However, over time, many learnt how to use Facebook wisely.
All participants used Facebook strategically having learnt over time and through experience to protect and enhance their mental health and well-being as well as of others.
“They had developed a variety of protective strategies such as only “friending” close and trusted friends and taking Facebook breaks,” she concluded.
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