“Protecting my peace.” “Setting boundaries.” “Cutting off negativity.” These phrases have become part of everyday conversations in relationships, especially online. And while healthy boundaries can support emotional safety and strengthen relationships, sometimes what looks like boundary setting may actually be emotional avoidance in disguise. The difference can be difficult to spot, especially when therapy language, […]

Mental health content is everywhere on TikTok, from personal stories and lived experiences to symptom-spotting videos and quick-fix advice.  Increased mental health awareness through social media can be helpful. However, constant exposure to emotional and psychological content may also lead to anxiety, self-diagnosis, overwhelm, and confusion.  These are some of the TikTok mental health effects