Social media and mental health: exploring their complex relationships.

Social media have become a permeating feature of modern life. Advancing the research in this field will increase our understanding of – and instigate public debate about – the many and complex relationships between social media use and mental health. The knowledge provided may guide public and healthcare policies and therapeutic approaches, as well as the directions for further research. Ultimately, it may assist individuals in making sound choices concerning their use of social media.