The COVID-19 pandemic has irreversibly altered our way of life. Face-to-face meetings and social events have become extinct for millions of people around the world, operating online has become the modern standard, and people are too scared to fly outside of their area code. Physical inactivity has caused many people to change their lifestyle, placing a strain on their mental health. The effect of this isolation on our mental health cannot be overlooked, because of the seriousness of the consequences, it is often referred to as an epidemic. Loneliness has greatly affected people living alone, it has been identified as a global public health issue linked to an increased risk of mental and physical illness, cognitive impairment, suicidal behaviour, and all-cause mortality. To combat this lonesomeness caused by the lockdown many social media-based online counselling programmes were developed, and gained rapid attention because they could safely link mental health professionals with anyone who needed them. Social networking has become a vital way to communicate with others, it has helped people feel less lonely at times, has brought people together and has greatly aided in keeping the globe linked through the pandemic. Many people have taken to social media to sustain their connections and access entertainment, internet memes have been used to share awareness, and create a diversion from the pandemic. Thanks to technological advancements and social media, people have remained fit, informed, and connected in these challenging times. However, the dissemination of disinformation aided by social media and other emerging channels has proven to be a great danger to global public health such as the virus itself. Social media is used as an essential tool to counter fake news and misinformative narratives about COVID-19. These narratives are among the most unfortunate developments of this generation, particularly within the context of social media, which serves as a medium without boundaries for users to easily circulate misleading and manipulative content in order to fool the public. However, where there has been disinformation and paranoia on social media, there has also been a wealth of vital, life-saving knowledge, connections with others, and global solidarity. Sharing encounters with family and friends helped to alleviate both physical and emotional loneliness simultaneously reminding us that we're all in this together.