'It's basic social responsibility to ensure that users of your product or service are not being harmed.'
, told POPSUGAR."It's basic social responsibility to ensure that users of your product or service are not being harmed. It's also essential that young people are given the right tools to manage what they are consuming online." She added that while this is a great start, there is still more that needs to be done to make sure people are taking care of their mental health while also consuming social media.
As for the content creators who make TikToks that reveal their own personal experiences or struggles with mental health, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders, Dr. Burwell said it can be helpful for others to see their experiences reflected back at them. However, for some, it might be best to tread lightly when consuming this content.
"When we see others talking about such personal topics, it can help us to feel that we are not alone in our struggles," she said."These creators on TikTok have established communities for other young people to voice their experiences in a way that might not be comfortable or possible for people in-person or one-on-one. While this content may be helpful to some, it's also important to recognize that it may be triggering for others.
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