We recently connected with Emma Wells and have shared our conversation below.

Emma, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today So, let’s start with trends – what are some of the largest or more impactful trends you are seeing in the industry?

The growing popularity of mental health trends has been both helpful, and challenging for those online. While discussing mental health openly is encouraging to social media users, it can also be something to watch out for, especially to teenagers and young adults.

Some of the biggest trends going around social media recently are all surrounded on the idea of healing. Whether we’re talking about mindsets, mental health, fitness, or other topics, the root of most of the trends I’ve seen recently is the idea of finding inner peace. Although these trends seem like they’re pulling us in the right direction, a lot of them are looking for quick fixes of happiness, something that will give us all the answers we need as quickly as possible. While quick fixes are not necessarily a bad thing, they do set up some unrealistic expectations for our healing journeys, and can lead us to believe that our issues can be resolved without too much thought and effort.

Another downside to these mental health trends is the potential for self-diagnosis, and incorrect self-treatment. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s amazing that we have all of these resources available to us to help with our mental health troubles, but when it comes to internet, it can be really easy to jump to conclusions about your mental health. Likewise, another potential downside is the romanticization of certain kinds of mental health issues. Because social media has become almost hyper aware of mental health, things like depression and anxiety have almost turned into an aesthetic, something people chase for views. For example, I’ve heard many TikTok and Instagram users talk about how they don’t feel “sick enough” to reach out for help because they’ve seen so many people online who have it worse.

With all of this being said, there are also many positive things to say about the current mental health trends going around. Fostering real, open conversations about mental health is important, as long as we make sure to emphasize that there are many different kinds of people, with many different paths and healing options. One of my favorite trends going around right now is body positivity, along with body neutrality. Both body positivity and body neutrality is playing a very important role in many young adult lives, teaching these individiuals that they are loved and accepted for who they are.

Overall, mental health trends have brought many positive influences in our society. These trends not only promote loving yourself, but also loving others, which is, in my book, the most important thing. By shedding light on mental health abstacles, social media users are more likely to seek for help and answers, which makes each and every one of us stronger, and more human.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Emma, and I am so excited to introduce myself as a fairly new social media content creator. I am currently a senior in high school, and I created my platforms a little over a year ago. Because I am young, it can get a little intimidating to put myself out there online, but I have a strong passion for what I do. I am currently in the process of re-branding, and reinventing my pages, so I can really focus on the message I long to share. I cannot wait to gain momentum, and share my authenticity. I like to think of my social media as a passion project. My greatest goal is to make a meaningful impact through my platforms, spreading light and love along the way. My favorite reminder throughout my journey has been “even if I make a difference in just one singular person’s life, it will all be worth it”. Through my content, I aim to create a welcoming, loving space where my community feels safe and supported. I post content that focuses in mental health and positivity, with a main goal to encourage others. Through my deep understanding of the challenges people face, I strive to create content that resonates a little bit with everyone.

As an online content creator, I strongly believe that digital platforms such as Instagram and TikTok hold a lot of potential when raising awareness for mental health, and also for initiating real, honest conversations with our community. Growing a social media presence can get discouraging at times, but overall I am so excited to grow my community, and continue sharing my journey of self-discovery, growth, and positivity as we all navigate through mental health in this digital age.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

For me, the most rewarding feeling is when someone messages me, or comments on a post, and tells me how much they loved the message. When my community interacts with my content, or finds it really meaningful, it makes me feel like I’m making a difference, no matter how big or small. Even if I only make one singular person happier, it makes it all worth it. The best feeling is knowing that someone sees me, and that I’m making a difference.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Some of the most challenging moments of my life were back in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, I had just lost most of my friends after leaving the extracurriculars and gatherings I had been going to consistently before COVID. Like a lot of teenagers and young adults, I was very uncomfortable being alone. I never allowed myself to sit with my thoughts, I was constantly running away from them -running away from myself. Along with this, I had been trying so hard to fit in with a certain group of people, I was trying to change who I was in order to fit in with my former friends. I’m sure a few of you have been through something similiar. During all of this, I struggled a lot with both anxiety and depression, and just longed for a breakthrough.

I was looking everywhere to stop myself from spiralling. I was searching for peace. I was longing for stillness and stability, which I think is something we can all relate to on some level.

It took a lot of time (and breakdowns), but eventually, through a lot of self-care, growth, and experiences, I was able to heal. I found peace through journaling, art, music, and meditation. I also found a community of people who were having similiar experiences, which helped support my healing journey. It took a lot of strength and struggle, but I made it out as a better person, and I’m forever thankful for that.

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