Mental Health Impacts That Are Often Hidden: Negative Mental Health Effects As we live in rapidly changing environments, one would argue that preserving good mental health is becoming crucial than ever before. Mental health is dependent on many different issues but it is this aspect people often do not consider. Family, friends and romantic partners, if any, affect mental health positively or negatively. It is helpful to know what negative factors to avoid in order to cultivate a better attitude and atmosphere. ## How to Identify Negative Attitudes and Behaviours ### Relationships That Emotionally Disturb Toxic relationships compromise on negativity, emotional probing and lack of back up from the partners. These relationships can drain your energy and self worth with the end result of making one anxious depressed or lonely. One…must teach oneself to look for these signs of toxicity-who seems nice/respectful but is not subtle signs of Toxicity. - Adverse critiques: Constant and active disapproval is able to wear away appreciation of self. - Illusions: Mind games are damaging and provoke over appraisal. - Support System Deficiency: Friends/partners who are unfriendly and unhelping during unbearable stretch in life. ### Social Media Usage Negative effects of social media are very evident, the age of connection has moved from being physically close to virtually creating bonds. Over a selective live viewing audience can lead to: - Insecurity of Self and Comparison culture: Considering oneself inferior to the ideal self-images of others.