n the age of the internet expansion, the role social media plays on mental health includes correlations of heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, thoughts of self-harm, poor sleep quality, increased levels of psychological distress, and lower life satisfaction. The virtual world can be noisy, isolating, and cruel. Figure skating brings the extraordinary ability to connect deeply with an audience, both live and online. But a dark side emerges from the digital animosity masked as harmless opinion. As a byproduct of social media hostility, self-doubt fills the human mind. Self-hatred fills the human mind. All elite athletes and artists under a spotlight experience this in some capacity, yet may be fearful to speak out. But this part of reality needs to be uncovered too. Spread the word. Coming February 2026. Choreography by Randi Strong and Ilia Malinin (Me) Audio by @Jacob Sanchez Video by @ilia's fan club president & @ilia malinin’s blonde hair dye #mentalheath #figureskating #iliamalinin #quadgod #socialmedia
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