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Likes, trolls and self-doubt: The hidden mental health cost of social media
Social media can create communities, open doors and make people feel less alone. But behind the likes, viral videos and carefully curated posts, three South African content creators reveal how online criticism, comparison and the pressure to be seen can affect their mental health.
South Africa
From body shaming and online criticism to the pressure of keeping up with picture-perfect lives, three South African content creators share how social media affected their mental health.
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- Length
- 28 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 13, 2026
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- IOL