* Brands * Agencies * Influencers * About Us * Blog -- -- * Brands * Agencies * Influencers * About Us * Blog -- -- The Debate: Is Social Media Bad For Your Health? As influencers, social media is a huge part of our everyday jobs. Tweeting, Snapchatting and constantly updating your followers on your -- Tweeting, Snapchatting and constantly updating your followers on your every move will undoubtedly influence your life but is it all doom and gloom? The news seems to be increasingly fraught with stories of social -- gloom? The news seems to be increasingly fraught with stories of social media side effects and the impact it can have on your health but there are also many positives of our increasingly digital world. -- -- are also many positives of our increasingly digital world. We are going to discuss some of the negative, and positive impacts, social media can have on mental health to give you all the facts and stats you could ever need! -- -- alone later.” Interestingly, this study suggests social media usage doesn’t influence an individual’s social life aka, just because you scroll through Twitter in the morning doesn’t mean you won’t go for dinner with your -- -- It’s also important to recognise that social media has had such a positive impact on many people’s ability to connect. It’s given those with restrictive disabilities (those bed bound or unable to communicate) a platform to socialise, bond and meet likeminded people. -- -- Similarly, there has also been amazing work through social to raise awareness of typically hushed subjects like STI’s, deformities and sexuality. Influencers such as Yulianna Yussef and Tess Daly, have brought confidence, self-love and hope to many who many who needed it the most. -- -- Mental health and wellbeing is an issue close to our hearts here at CollectivEdge. We want our influencers to be happy and whether that means removing yourself from certain platforms or restricting the content you see, it is important to ALWAYS put your mental health at -- -- means removing yourself from certain platforms or restricting the content you see, it is important to ALWAYS put your mental health at the forefront of everything you do. We’d encourage all our influencers to contact a healthcare professional if you feel social media is negatively affecting your mental health. -- -- View post 5 Most Inspiring Influencers of the Moment -- A round up of the most inspirational influencers in the game at the moment; from empowering feminists to queer heroes and ardent activists. -- -- privacy policy here. Influencers * Connect with Brands -- -- Brands * Connect with 20,000 Influencers * Promote your Product or Campaign * Secure Online Coverage