Engaging positively with others, inspiring, learning and creating a space that you are comfortable with are all positive ways of enjoying Instagram

Instagram’s privacy and safety tools will enable you to choose who can connect with you, who you connect with and how you connect with them

Being authentic and creating authentic content is by far the best way to engage and build a healthy, meaningful community

Whether it’s a meme, your thoughts on friendship or a video with friends, it’s good to be aware of other people’s sensitivities

Having a healthy perspective, especially in regards to your emotional feelings and responses, is a valuable life skill that will help you when experiencing challenges on and offline

If you sometimes feel upset about the response or lack of responses you get on Instagram, you might want to explore those feelings and how you can deal with these more effectively in the future

Using features such as pinning a positive or meaningful comment to the top of your comments can inspire and encourage others to engage likewise

Engaging with your audience on a personal level can earn you lifelong connections. Liking and replying to comments shows that you care and that you are listening - creating a stronger community

Showing consideration, empathy and understanding creates an environment that encourages diverse perspectives and meaningful dialogue

You can also use Stickers, Countdowns or Q&A’s, to encourage conversations, have fun and connect in a more meaningful way with your community

If a post or account concerns you, tap the three-dot icon on the post or account and then select Report > It's inappropriate > Self injury. All support resources and helplines can be found in the Instagram Help Center. You can also call the non-emergency or emergency services (e.g., 9-1-1) if you think someone is in immediate danger

Being mindful of how you use your online time is very important. Everything ranging from the type of content you consume through to using Instagram’s activity notifications to manage screen time will play a part in your overall wellbeing