How Social Media Affects Your Mood And Mental Health in 2026?
Today, social media is no longer a tool we use; it is an environment we inhabit. But as a psychiatrist, I must ask: Is this environment fostering your growth, or is it quietly eroding your mental resilience? In 2026, the arrival of hyper-realistic AI influencers, 24/7 algorithmic surveillance, and the "gamification" of social status has fundamentally altered our brain chemistry.