What are Risk Factors? 

Risk factors are anything that can cause a mental health disorder or issue.

What are some examples of them on social media?

Negative comparison, social pressure, cyberbullying, and addiction are just a few examples of Risk factors.

What makes them dangerous?

They can cause severe mental disorders like depression and MDD (Major depressive disorder) due to pressure, negative thoughts, and bullying, anxiety due to addiction, and even suicide in some cases.

What are Protective Factors? 

Protective factors are anything that can prevent the development of a mental health disorder or issue.

What are some examples of them on social media?

Secure attachment, grit, resilience, and support are just a few examples of Protective factors.

What makes them helpful?

They buffer against most mental disorders and issues like anxiety and depression by giving someone assurance, support, and love, defeating bad thoughts or feelings.