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.
Does Social Media Hurt Mental Health?
Social media is playing a seemingly ever-growing role in our lives. But how does it affect our mental health? That's not such an easy answer, because it can be positive or negative, or a little bit of both, depending on how we approach it.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
Shame Before the Internet
Being a child of the 80s, I grew up in a time before constant surveillance. Although, just because I have a clean criminal record, doesn’t mean I didn’t have my grubby little mitts into some nefarious behavior. But kids my age were lucky to not see it end up on the internet within minutes. At worst, your hijinks would end up as a quote in an AOL profile instead of trending nationally with a clever hashtag and a screenshot of your unassuming face, causing instant shame.
By Jeffery Paul7 years ago in Psyche
Unplug!
Limit your social media usage, or go the whole hog and ditch it completely! I totally get that some people's jobs or other commitments require people to use social media for important ends, but on the other end, tipping the scale considerably, are those of us who you could say are addicted to social media.
By Rose Walker7 years ago in Psyche
Living with Real Emotions in a Virtual World
Mental health typically lives as a topic of quiet discussion. It also leaves its victims feeling alone and like no one understands. Help is usually not far away, but people have reason to be scared. To keep up appearances they often downplay or hide their own emotions and keep their pain to themselves. Other people, are not afraid to tell everyone what they are going through, whether it is genuine or not.
By Indigo DeAllah7 years ago in Psyche
The Ultimate Guide to Produce Valuable Content and Fight Depression!
Why is it that the most influential, sought-after influencers are burning out? This article is not just about YouTubers, but people in general. Everyone faces depression at some point in their life, which mainly stems from being attached to an expected outcome or attachment to something from the past.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Psyche
Tips to Grow Your Brand and Increase Your Monthly Income as an Influencer
Influencers of all types residing all around the world were able to quit their 9-5 in a matter of 30 days. 99.4 percent have gone on to successfully triple their monthly income, and live their entrepreneur dreams.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Psyche
Social Media Vs. Mental Health
It was just a feeling, not even a thought that I was aware of. Just a feeling that started to physically determine itself in long nights that attacked my ability to sleep and relax. With each turn of my shoulder, each smarting, blink of my eyes, and a little less sleep one thought would be followed by another and then another until my head was full of uncontrollable pictures of the past and of the future.
By Lesley Anne Armour8 years ago in Psyche
The Most Dangerous Challenge
Warning! This subject material is a very sensitive to some viewers. Viewer discretion advised. When you hear or see the words, “Blue Whale,” you think of the animal, right? Well what if the word “game” or “challenge” was attached to it? Then what do you think of? What if I told you the meaning of the Blue Whale Game or Challenge was not innocent? The Blue Whale Game, also known as the Blue Whale Challenge, is a series of tasks assigned to players by a manager over a fifty days, with the final task requiring the player to commit suicide. You read that right; it’s a suicide game.
By Serena Fix8 years ago in Psyche
