Increasing negativity makes celebs leave social media - #BigStory Social media is a double edged sword. As clichéd as that may sound, one cannot deny that the very foundation (called algorithm) of social media is designed to be addictive and toxic, causing detrimental effects on one’s mental health. Experts suggest taking a break and putting down your phone or even taking it a step further and deleting your social media account can be the boost you need to start improving mental health and feeling better.