Deteriorating mental health is on the rise in all age groups, with a steeper rise in teenagers, why?

I feel that on the days I try and integrate with society, (do social media, go shopping, read the news etc) I find my struggle with mental health so much harder.

During lockdown, I took time out, I didn’t bother shopping, going out, mixing with humans either directly or indirectly on social media platforms and I realised I was fine, I was in my own little bubble of oblivion.

I had no reason to judge myself against others, because I didn’t ‘see’ others, my stress levels were low and I felt good bout myself. Coming back out and using social media more has really knocked my confidence and self belief.

I think this Western rise in mental health conditions is down to the high use of social media, and I for one will be limiting my use to only my own page which promotes health. This is for the good of my own health.