Mental health in the age of TikTok: Navigating the noise | The Canberra Times

Mental health works the same way. The earlier we notice the symptoms, the easier it is to intervene. Support in the early stages can prevent symptoms from worsening, reduce the likelihood of a crisis and protect long-term well-being. Social media can offer awareness, relatability, and convenience. Yet it cannot assess risk, recognize patterns or tailor support to your personal history and circumstances, and social media cannot tell the difference between a rough patch and something more significant.