Commentary on: Social media use, mental health, and suicide-related outcomes in Russian women: A cross-sectional comparison between two age groups

Brailovskaia et al. identified problematic social media use as a partial mediator between daily stress and suicide-related outcomes and found that positive mental health weakened the association between problematic social media use and such outcomes. This commentary argues that the moderating role of positive mental health warrants greater attention because it points to a preventive strategy beyond reducing problematic online engagement. Strengthening emotional, psychological, and social well-being may buffer individuals from the effects of stress and maladaptive digital behaviors, particularly in settings where stigma, financial limitations, and restricted service availability hinder access to formal mental health care. Future research should therefore examine positive mental health as a direct target of suicide prevention interventions and evaluate culturally responsive approaches that promote resilience, adaptive coping, and psychological flourishing.