# Protective Health Resources Instagram Now Offers In-App Tools for Mental Health Support By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-support References: [wersm](http://wersm.com/instagram-helps-users-show-support-mental-health-friends/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/press/?hl=en) Alongside its new black and white layout, plus features like zoom and Stories, [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-limit-restrict) is adding [tools for mental health support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burble) to its app. Since those who choose to express themselves on social media also reveal their mental state in doing so, the Internet arguably provides a way to detect when someone may be in need of help. On Instagram, users who search for harmful terms such as #suicide, #loseweight or #probulimia will automatically be directed to a pop-up resource that encourages the user to talk to a friend, reach out to a hotline or take advantage of the provided tips. As the pressures of keeping up with social media can take an adverse effect on one's health, these in-app tools will hopefully provide those in need of help with adequate support. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mental Health Support:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop innovative tools and resources for mental health support on social media platforms. - **Social Media Monitoring:** Potential for companies to create efficient algorithms and AI systems to detect harmful content or signs of mental distress on social media. - **Digital Health Intervention:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate mental health interventions and resources directly within popular social media apps. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Companies in the technology sector can leverage the demand for mental health support tools and create in-app features for social media platforms. - **Artificial Intelligence:** AI companies can develop advanced algorithms to monitor social media content and identify individuals in need of mental health assistance. - **Digital Health:** Digital health companies can collaborate with social media platforms to offer comprehensive mental health interventions and support resources to users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-App Mental Health Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-for-you-canada.md) - [Teen-Protecting Social Media Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-limit-restrict.md) - [Social Media Wellness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-your-wellness.md) - [Digital Well-Being Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-tools.md) - [Mental Health Dating Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-1.md) - [Comforting Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunai.md) - [Social Media Impact Studies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-research.md) - [Social Media Silencing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-quiet-mode.md) - [Social Media Parental Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-center.md)