Social media, the problem and the solution

Young adults are experiencing a kind of mental health crisis. Higher rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety consume millennials, and social media is often considered the culprit. But for some, social media isn’t the problem — it’s the cure.

Psychologists are encouraging teens with anxiety disorders to post pictures on Instagram and Snapchat. Being more engaged on these platforms could help teens overcome social anxiety and self-consciousness, and it could help them better engage with their peers, recent research suggests.