Instagram launches mental health initiative
Instagram has launched its #HereForYou campaign to coincide with US Mental Health Awareness Month. The campaign is designed to help users of the platform to locate resources and support for dealing with mental illness. Instagram is also introducing a system whereby users can anonymously report a post by someone who appears to be in need of help. When the user next logs in, he or she will be connected with relevant organisations.
Social media is sometimes criticized as a platform that breeds unhealthy comparison with friends and strangers. However, for Mental Health Awareness Month, one of the most widely used platforms is using its online community to address issues that millions struggle with every day.