social media
Social media dramatically impacts our offline lives and mental well-being; examine its benefits, risks and controversies through scientific studies, real-life anecdotes and more.
The Girl on the Spectrum
My name is Hannah and I am 25 years old. I was diagnosed with ASD (autistic spectrum disorder) in July 2016, at age 23. Prior to this, I lived my life without support or acknowledgment of my blatant differences and although my family was aware that I was not the same as everyone else, the medical professionals we approached misdiagnosed me with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and simply brushed things off as me being quirky.
By Hannah Quinton7 years ago in Psyche
How Social Media Can Destroy Our Self-Esteem
Social media is a great tool for reaching out to friends and family, staying connected with their lives, and keeping up with interesting events and articles. However, when we use social media to increase popularity, or follow people we admire obsessively, this can have a huge affect on anxiety and depression.
By Anna Pembrey7 years ago in Psyche
Best Mental Health Experts To Follow On Twitter
The social media universe is the place we go to vent, discuss, collaborate, shop, learn, watch, consume, and waste time. For all the gratuitous chatter and trivialities, social platforms are a hotbed of advice, counseling and insight that you can take with you when you log off; you need only know where to look. One of the most productive applications of Twitter, and other online communities, is in the value it offers to individuals who are struggling with personal, difficult mental health disorders; even if they do not feel comfortable sharing their experience, they can find someone who is struggling with something similar or who can give them scientific insight into why their mental health state and emotions are what they are. In these digitally savvy mental health experts we see social media at its finest.
By David McCleary7 years ago in Psyche