It is widely reported that social media has mental health benefits in terms of feelings of inclusion and social connectedness. For people who experience barriers to social interaction, communicating with people over social media can increase feelings of connectedness with positive outcomes for self-esteem, attitude and decreased feelings of loneliness. The use of social media is particularly beneficial to people from commonly socially As well as improving general social wellbeing, connecting with communities via social networking tools can contribute to better outcomes for the treatment of various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, suicidality and other disorders.