Tom Holland announces his taking a social media break “for my mental health”

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mental health in a new Instagram video.The actor shared his decision with his followers yesterday (August 13) while highlighting a charity that helps young people cope with mental health issues and his Brothers Trust foundation.“I have taken a break from social media for my mental health because I find Instagram and Twitter to be overstimulating, to be overwhelming,” Holland explained in the video. “I get caught up, and I spiral when I read things about me online, and, ultimately, it’s very detrimental to my mental state, so I decided to take a step back and delete the app.”He continued to say that he “thought it would be very important and a good idea to shed some light on a charity that [The Brothers Trust] sponsor”, Stem4. “Stem4 is a wonderfully innovative education programme,” the actor explained. “Its pioneering apps, its clinically-advised website, and its mental health conferences help contribute towards helping young kids who are suffering.

There are four apps that they offer – they are all completely free.”A post shared by Tom Holland (@tomholland2013)After sharing details of the four apps – which include help with “intense emotions such as the urge to self-harm”, anxiety, motivation and support for friends and family members of those affected by mental illness, Holland encouraged viewers to show their support for Stem4 and other similar organisations.

The Brothers Trust – which the star founded with his brothers – is also selling a t-shirt on its website to help raise money for mental health charities.“There is an awful stigma against mental health, and I know that asking for help and seeking help isn’t something that we should be ashamed of, but it is something that is much easier said than done,” he.