Social Media Use and Its Connection to Mental Health

SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND ITS CONNECTION TO MENTAL HEALTH

As technology continues to shape almost every aspect of our lives, social media has become central to how we connect, share, shop, live and much more. While it offers a convenient way to maintain relationships, find inspiration and explore creativity, its influence on our mental health is extensive.

As humans, we’re inherently social beings and it is essential for our emotional wellbeing that we maintain strong connections with our ‘tribe’. Studies have shown that positive social relationships can offer a buffer against isolation, stress, anxiety and depression, whilst helping to improve self-worth and extend longevity.

Social media platforms offer ways to stay connected to our friends, family and coworkers.When used mindfully and in moderation it can enrich our lives by helping us to stay more in touch, build communities around interests and worthwhile causes, provide access to supportand allow for creative expression and learning.

Digital connections, however, often fall short of the psychological impact of in-person relationships. Also, the rapid growth of social media usage means that the long-term health implications are yet to be measured, however, studies already show the detrimental impact on our mental health, especially that of young people or those with low self-esteem.

Social media can often negatively promote feelings of inadequacy and envy, increased loneliness and isolation, exposure to cyberbullying and the potential to develop self-absorption, where seeking validation through likes and shares becomes a priority over building meaningful connections or experiences.

Social media platforms tend to capitalise on psychological triggers that make them addictive. Features like Likes, Shares and Notifications release dopamine, a “feel good” chemical,which encourages continuous engagement and can lead to addiction. The more we pursue these dopamine highs through social media, the more time we spend online, which decreases the time we engage in real-life and fulfilling experiences.

Balancing virtual engagement with offline connections is crucial to preserving our mental wellbeing and why at Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa we believe that the Digital Detox policy is part of the holistic healing journey. By switching off and disconnecting from online distractions, guests can fully immerse themselves in wellness and reconnect with their internal healer.

Embracing Change & Emotional Harmony wellness program at Kamalaya Koh Samui is a holistic retreat that’s good for an emotional reset and life change management. It can help kickstart a new approach to digital consumption and restore the impact of excessive social media use on our physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

Working with TCM practitioners, wellness consultants and life enhancement mentors you’ll follow a specially selected sequence of massage therapies and Traditional Chinese Medicine designed to release physical and emotional blockages and achieve inner balance and confidence. You’ll find freedom from unhelpful thought patterns, develop self-compassion and explore healing of past trauma.

BOOK EMBRACING CHANGE PROGRAM

with Kamalaya
Embark on a journey of self discovery as you work with our Life Enhancement Mentors to explore your inner life and emotional patterns.

RELATED POSTS

How Can Quality Sleep Enhance Your Life

As we prioritise our ever-increasing demands of work, socialising and tangible wellbeing activities, sleep quite often gets overlooked.
Read More

Prepare for Menopause

As women get older, their hormone levels change and they stop getting their period. It’s a very natural part of the ageing process and tends ...
Read More

Boost Your Health with VO2 Max Testing

VO2 max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is the maximum rate at which your body can use oxygen during intense exercise.
Read More

Bach Flower Remedies and Their Uses

Harnessing the emotional healing properties of flowers originated in ancient Egypt and then more recently made popular by Dr Edward Bach’s discoveries in the 1930s.
Read More

RECOMMENDED WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT KAMALAYA

WELLBEING SABBATICAL

ENRICHED GUT

RELATED POSTS

Functional Health Testing

Functional health testing usually refers to health assessments that help to gain a deeper understanding of your health and predisposition to diseases.
Read More

Mindfulness Tips

Practicing mindfulness can help interrupt the stress cycle to allow space to respond instead of having and emotional outburst. Discover our top tips and practices ...
Read More

Yoga Postures

Asana is Sanskrit for "seat". It is no accident that this word be chosen to describe the "posture" of Yoga.
Read More

Detox Pre-Arrival

We recommend that you follow our suggestions below before joining a detox program.
Read More

Benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon hydrotherapy can aid in the removal of plaque and waste matter that has accumulated over many years.
Read More

Holistic Fitness & Wellness Activities

Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa offers life-enriching programs that combine wellness and healing therapies designed for the wellbeing of the body, mind ...
Read More

Symptoms of Burnout

What exactly are the symptoms of burnout? How do you know if you have it? According to the US National Institute of Health, here are ...
Read More

Advent Calendar

Kamalaya’s wellness team put their best foot forward and came up with a Wellness Advent Calendar to keep you inspired and motivated.
Read More

RECOMMENDED WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT KAMALAYA

RELAX & RENEW

BASIC BALANCE & REVITALISE

BOOK YOUR DAY PASS

(Expected date of arrival should be booked on purchase, in case of changes it can be extended with 24 hour notice. )