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HOW HOW TO TO COPE COPE WITH WITH MENTAL MENTAL HEALTH HEALTH IN IN A A DIGITAL DIGITAL GENERATION GENERATION

In this digital age, we have access to so many different resources, especially through social media and online apps. Our phones are a key part of many of our lives. Using it as a beneficial tool for improving mental health, is going to help you cope with depression or anxiety.

According to Beyond Blue, in any one year, around 1 million Australian adults have depression, and over 2 million have anxiety.

We experience many challenges in our lives, with pressure from the media to succeed in our studies and career, and an expectation to live a certain lifestyle. In our youth we tend to worry about money, status or our appearances. Therefore, with access to the internet in a touch of a button, we have the opportunity to share our own stories, give and receive advice and relate to people who are experiencing similar struggles. This is important as people become comfortable in talking about mental health through different social platforms and may help someone find courage to pursue treatment.