The themes I wanted to explore around this topic was the stigma around the use of social media to cope with loneliness and anxiety during lockdown. How besides the fact of feeling lonely and anxious it has also allowed us to connect with each other and adapt to using new different means of communication.

Link to support services:  

• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/

Mentioned sources:

• https://www.airband.co.uk/internet-usage-in-the-age-of-lockdown/
• https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/cyber.2020.0478
• https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/196407/online-nation-2020-report.pdf
• https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response