<p>the objective is to discuss the types of information related to COVID-19 broadcast on virtual social media and the possible influences on the mental health of the population. The reflection is based on a brief characterization of subjects about COVID-19 shared on virtual social media <em>Instagram, Facebook</em> and <em>Twitter</em> based on the question, which news related to COVID-19 is being shared on virtual social media during social distance and its implications for mental health? The use of virtual media is characterized as ambivalent from mental health and public health. To Reflect on what this information is provoking emotionally, followed by self-awareness and self-knowledge, expands the emotional skills of people who allow themselves to do this exercise, and thus start the construction of emotional intelligence.</p>