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Why public vulnerability on social media can backfire

I see classmates posting about their mental health struggles and getting tons of support but when I tried it people just ignored my post and I felt worse.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The algorithmic and performative nature of digital platforms makes authentic emotional expression a gamble with potentially devastating stakes.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Social media and adolescent mental health?”

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