The Nuance

Social Media, Like Alcohol, May Be Riskier When You’re Vulnerable

Social media may be uniquely dangerous for those who are struggling

Markham Heid
Elemental
Published in
5 min readJan 26, 2022

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If you login to Instagram right now and search for #depression, you’ll see a warning. It reads: “Posts with words you’re searching for often encourage behavior that can cause harm and even lead to…

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Markham Heid
Elemental

I’m a frequent contributor at TIME, the New York Times, and other media orgs. I write mostly about health and science. I like long walks and the Grateful Dead.