Embracing Who We Are Online

Embracing Who We Are Online

Instagram and TikTok have become spaces [paywall] for people to share their mental health struggles and diagnoses, general information and feelings. And as mental health conversations become more mainstream, it’s becoming common to find creators sharing personal stories, insights and anecdotes about their personal mental health journeys – which can be a good thing as authentic storytelling helps break down the ever-present stigma surrounding mental health.

Though we’ve seen influencers and celebrities such as Charli D'Amelio and Chrissy Teigen take mental health breaks from social media from time to time, many users have reported finding solace on social media. In fact, a TikTok issued Nielsen study found that users consider the channel a place they can express themselves openly and discover authentic content that they can engage with and relate to. Unlike that of many of its counterparts, TikTok’s content offers a raw and unfiltered look into people’s worlds. So it's no surprise that the “my taste in music is your face” trend quickly gained popularity by encouraging users to take off filters and embrace their natural beauty, with stars sharing makeup-free selfies.

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