What do you know about What Instagram Hiding Likes Could Mean For Your Mental Health?

Last week, Instagram announced that American users will soon notice a big change: likes will be hidden from the public. Some people believe that hiding likes can make Instagram a healthier environment for young people. Even celebrities, like Kim Kardashian, believe this decision will be beneficial for people in terms of mental health. According to the article, receiving a like produces a physiological high by triggering our 'reward cycle.' Unfortunately, external validation seems to play a major role in making people feel good about themselves. There is much evidence that social media does negatively impact a user's mental health and can lead to anxiety, depression, bullying, poor sleep, etc. This is because Instagram likes encourages comparison, which makes people feel worse about themselves. By hiding likes, users will now find that their experience posting on Instagram will revolve around their individual expression instead of social comparison.

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8774982/instagram-removing-likes

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