People are unfollowing pseudo-celebrities, course sellers and “perfect life” influencers.
The idea is to only follow friends and quality content. In fact, scientific studies have shown that following superficial people is damaging our mental health.
Scientific studies have shown that exposure to superficial or idealized content on social media can negatively impact mental health, contributing to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety.
Reducing exposure to these types of content and focusing on authentic connections and quality content can, in fact, be beneficial for mental well-being.