Virtual Mirror: The Dual Impact of Social Media on Contemporary Mental Health
Social media has become an indispensable part of contemporary society, profoundly impacting personal mental health. This article explores the dual impact of social media from a psychological perspective: positive aspects include strengthening social connections, providing emotional support, and promoting self-expression; negative aspects include increasing loneliness, damaging self-esteem, and aggravating mental health problems. It proposes coping strategies such as raising public awareness, pro