Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Asked 5 months ago

Is instagram bad for mental health?

My younger sister spends hours on Instagram, always comparing herself to others. We are concerned about her well-being. Is Instagram generally considered harmful for mental health, especially for young people?

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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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It definitely can be if you spend hours scrolling and comparing your life to others. I took a two-week break recently and honestly felt so much more peaceful.

Vikram Seth Vikram Seth Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Any tool can be harmful if overused. Setting a daily screen limit of 30 minutes on the app can help you enjoy the platform without affecting your mental peace.

Ram Sevak Ram Sevak Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, phone par doosron ki acchi photo dekh kar thoda dukh toh hota hai. Humare yahan log ab sham ko sath baith kar baatein karte hain, usse man halka hota hai.

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Consult a psychiatry specialist

Nidhi Shah Nidhi Shah Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Seeing constant food trends and perfect bodies on Instagram can trigger unhealthy eating habits and anxiety. Focus on real, home-cooked food and your own health journey instead of reel life.

Gopal Sharma Gopal Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Spend more time in nature and talking to family rather than looking at screens. However, if social media is causing severe anxiety or depression, please consult a counselor.

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Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Instagram makes you feel like everyone is vacationing in Europe while you are sitting in your pajamas eating dal chawal! Uninstall it for a bit, reality is much better.

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