Globally, in 2019, over 300 million people of all ages suffered from depression, nearly 800, 000 people took their own life every year and many more attempted suicides, it was also the second leading cause of death among people aged between 15 to 29 years old. In Malaysia, mental health problems had increased from 10.7% in 1996 to 29.2%, a threefold increase in 2015. In other words, for every ten Malaysians aged 16 years and above, three suffer from some form of mental health issues. The percentage of youths suffering from loneliness, suicidal behaviours, and anxiety has also increased dramatically in the past decade. The already alarming issues of psychological distress were exacerbated when social isolation was enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Amidst the global crisis, Malaysian youth turned to various social networking sites (SNS) for socialisation, entertainment, academic, and information-seeking purposes. But how does online networking behaviour relate to psychological distress among youths? Does SNS allow us to be more connected or disconnected? As we confront the reality that the COVID-19 pandemic may not be our last global health crisis, it becomes vital to gain understanding from this experience to navigate future epidemics more effectively. Let us dive into the intricate relationship between online networking behaviour and psychological distress in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic within these pages.