Georgijevic / Getty Images Key Takeaways As the mental health conversation extends to social media, more people are self-diagnosing. This can be dangerous when it provides misinformation or ignores the root cause of the feelings. It's critical to remember that a diagnosis is not the only path forward for mental health care. If you’ve spent any time on social media in the past few years, odds are you've noticed the vastly expanded mental health conversation occurring online.