Has it happened to you that you sometimes feel sad? Not a common sadness, but something deeper, more worrying, so much so that you come to think that it could be a serious problem. If the answer is yes, do not worry, we assure you that you are not alone, especially in these times.
The covid-19 pandemic that has been going on for almost two years has opened a Pandora’s box of countless additional problems, including mental health disorders. All those months of isolation, doubts and fear continue to take their toll on society, as afflictions such as depression or anxiety are more frequent than ever.
In addition to this, during social isolation, the use of networks and apps. While it is true that many people misuse them and can aggravate mental health problems, the reality is that we can also find positive aspects.
A very good example is Instagram, which is one of the most popular apps today and they apparently don’t take this lightly. The app for sharing photos and videos has a menu designed to help people who are having problems with their mental health.
If you are looking for a term that indicates that you may be going through a bad time, such as “depression”, “suicide” or “anxiety”, Instagram will display two options. The first will take you to see the posts related to the term you searched for. While the second will show you a link in which the app will offer you to speak with a friend or helpline numbers where you can contact directly with psychology and mental health professionals, as well as advice to overcome whatever you are going through, among which are staying calm, changing your environment and take care of yourself.
At least in Mexico, some of the professionals you can get in touch with when using the tools provided by Instagram are:
- The Citizen Council for suicide prevention and emotional situations
- Everything improves Mexico that targets LGBTQ + youth
- The Hispano-American Institute of Suicidology that prevents, treats and follows up with people with suicidal thoughts or tendencies
- Start again, organization focused on the prevention of eating disorders
Taking care of our mental health should always be our priority, but we know that this is not always easy, so initiatives of this type will always be very well received. Remember, you are not alone!
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