Social Media and the State of Social Isolation (Social Isolation in the Age of Information)

In this piece from the Social Isolation in the Digital Age series, Vancouver-based counsellor Alex Henderson explores how social media has transformed the way we connect — and how it can leave us feeling more distant than ever. Through a mental health lens, Alex examines why platforms that promise community often deepen loneliness, and how we can begin to engage with them more consciously. The article invites readers to reflect on their digital habits, recognize the emotional cost of constant connectivity, and rediscover the value of real, human presence in an online world.