Influencers Wanted: Must Be Positive

Social media influencers are shaping culture for the next generation. Can we harness that power for good?

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 12, 2023 / The United States is currently facing a mental health crisis among young adults. Many attribute the cause of the crisis to social media use, which is on the rise with 84% of adults aged 18 to 29 using social media, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. The American Psychological Association warns that young people should be routinely screened for signs of problematic social media use that can impair their ability to engage in daily roles and routines, and may present risks for more serious psychological harms over time.

The Pew Research Center and the American Psychological Association are not alone in their findings; the Harvard School of Public Health has warned that social media’s toxic content sends teens into “a dangerous spiral.” Social media platforms have been used to spread harmful content, including bullying, harassment, and hate speech. For young people who are already struggling with mental health issues, this toxic content can exacerbate their symptoms and make it difficult for them to cope.

While the problem of young adult mental health and its correlation to social media is a complex issue, there may be an unlikely solution emerging: social media influencers who are are committed to empowering young adults.

One such individual, Rahul Mahajan, is a recording artist and fashion designer with a positive, uplifting message. Mahajan, known artistically as Rah Two Five, is inspiring young people to greatness by encouraging them to use their voice, their platform, their message, and their talents to uplift and inspire others. To that end, Mahajan’s upcoming debut rap album, GOD DID THIS, strikes a markedly different tone and message from most other rap out there. Featuring icons of rap like Busta Rhymes and Fat Joe, Mahajan’s debut is predicted reach a large audience, which he hopes will change hearts and minds.

Mahajan’s fashion line is also focused on positivity and empowerment. The line’s mission statement is “to inspire, uplift, and empower people around the world through fashion.” With 933K followers and counting, it is clear that Mahajan’s message of actively doing good, self-care, and mental health awareness is resonating with young adults. By promoting positivity and empowerment, Mahajan is helping young adults to cope with the mental health challenges they face in today’s world.

Mahajan’s message of actively doing good is particularly important in the face of the mental health crisis among young adults. Many young people feel powerless in the face of social media’s toxic content and the pressures of daily life. By encouraging young people to take positive action and make a difference in the world, Mahajan is giving them a sense of agency and purpose that can help them cope with mental health challenges.

In addition to his message of actively doing good, Mahajan is also a proponent of self-care and mental health awareness. He encourages his followers to take care of themselves and their loved ones, and to seek help when they need it. This message is particularly important in a society that often stigmatizes mental health issues, which discourages people from seeking help.

By emphasizing the importance of actively doing good and making a positive impact in the world, and by focusing on positivity and empowerment rather than on the negative aspects that social media so often contains which can lead to and worsen mental health challenges, the positive influencers like Mahajan may be able to turn the tides.

While weaning young adults off social media is unlikely going to happen anytime soon, perhaps with this new crop of positive influencers creating compelling content, the world of social media will emerge as a destination that does more good than harm to people’s well-being, while also helping young people to develop a sense of purpose and meaning that can help them cope with the ever-changing landscape of their lives.

ABOUT

Rahul Mahajan, known artistically as Rah Two Five, is a recording artist and fashion designer with a positive, uplifting message. Mahajan, is inspiring young people to greatness by encouraging them to use their voice, their platform, their message, and their talents to uplift and inspire others. For additional information on Rah Two Five, visit Instagram.

CONTACT

Rahul Mahajan
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SOURCE: Rah Two Five