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Tom Holland stars in ‘Spider-Man: Never Go Home’
British actor Tom Holland, protagonist of the film Spider-Man: Never Come Homeannounced that he was moving away from social networks, which he considered “harmful” for his mental health.
Holland, 26, is the latest young artist to publicly discuss how platforms like Twitter and Instagram can have harmful effects – following in the footsteps of others like American singer and actress Selena Gomez.
Many fans applauded the actor’s decision online – with one calling it a “smart decision”.
In a video posted online, Holland said:
“I find Instagram and Twitter too empowering, overwhelming.”
“I get caught in a spiral when I read things about myself online, and ultimately it’s very detrimental to my mental health.”
“So I decided to take a step back and delete the app.”
Holland plays the superhero protagonist of Spider-Man: Never Come Homewhich critics hailed when it was released last year and was a massive box office success.
In the video, posted to her 67 million Instagram followers, Holland took the time to promote a charity dedicated to promoting positive mental health among teens.
“Please take all the time you need,” another fan commented. “What matters most is your well-being.”
Canadian singer Justin Bieber, who has previously opened up about his own mental health struggles, responded to Holland’s post with, “I love you man.”
The actor’s social media activity had become less frequent in recent months.
Last year, a report by UK think tank Education Policy Institute and UK charity The Prince’s Trust showed that adolescents’ mental health, wellbeing and self-esteem were being undermined by heavy use. social media. .
A few years ago, Selena Gomez noted that the social network has been “terrible” for her generation – and urged people to set time limits for their online activities.
Other stars like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Demi Lovato have also retired from social media during certain periods.
The effects of social media, it seems, aren’t just being felt by young people – veteran film and theater actor Robert Lindsay also announced on Sunday that he plans to spend less time on Twitter .
British series star my family said he was taking action because his son noticed it “affected his daily life, his thoughts and his imagination”.
“He’s right, of course, and I need to detox from the stress of social media and focus on what I planned to do three years ago and write,” said the Bafta winner, aged 18. 72 years old.
“I am so proud of my son who, like many young people, has suffered from social media, acknowledging my constant distraction from what I should really be doing.”
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