Health Promotion Journal of Australia
Navigating Social Media: Balancing Connectivity With Media Literacy to Combat Misinformation and Protect Mental Well‐Being
ABSTRACT Background The pervasive use of social media has created a complex digital ecosystem where high connectivity coexists with significant challenges, including the rapid spread of misinformation, particularly regarding mental health, and documented negative impacts on psychological well‐being. Platform architectures designed for engagement maximization have been identified as central factors in both issues. Objective This paper critically analyzes the interconnected relationships between social media use, mis …