Social media use is at an all-time high. There are many effects of overusing social media including sleep disturbances. Getting quality sleep can be crucial to your overall health and well-being. When you are not getting adequate sleep, you can… Read More ›
Category: Social Media
Is There A Link Between Social Media, Perceived Social Support, and Depression?
Social media is more pervasive than ever – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and more all serve as tools to connect with others – to share moments of our lives, see what others are doing in their lives, and keep in… Read More ›
Here’s What Staring at a Computer Screen Can Do to You, and What You Can Do About It
Studies show that nearly 50% of all jobs today require some degree of technology, and it is predicted that number will rise to 77% within the next decade. Furthermore, Vision Council states that as many as 95% of Americans spend… Read More ›
Does Popular Culture Play a Part in the Addiction Crisis?
As media is becoming more and more invasive, individuals see and hear messages within popular culture that promote drinking and drugs. As individuals receive these messages, they may feel that excessive amounts of drinking or abusing drugs is “normal” or… Read More ›
Using Social Media In Recovery
Social media is a way for people to connect with friends, share pictures, or update loved ones on current events. With social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter being accessible from laptops, computers, and smartphones, some may find it… Read More ›
How To Tell It’s Time For A Mental Health Break From Social Media
Social media has created a culture of voyeurism where we spend hours of our time examining the online lives of other people, wondering about their real lives on the other side of the screen. In the meantime, you are spending… Read More ›
Picking And Choosing Your Media Outlets In Recovery From Body Dysmorphic Disorder
There’s no shortage of body shaming media available to consume and make yourself feel badly with. However, the world of the internet and the brave vulnerability of men and women have created a new movement in media that is “body… Read More ›
Taking “Selfies” Isn’t An Act Of Narcissism, Study Reveals
A “Selfie” is a self-portrait photo. Selfies aren’t new. People have been turning around their camera to try and get a good picture of themselves for years. Photographers have set the… Read More ›
Can Your Facebook Page Giveaway Your Addiction?
Our Facebook pages say a lot about us. That is what they are designed to do. A public profile is like an avatar of ourselves, a virtual representation of what we want people… Read More ›
5 Tips For Cleaning Up Your Social Media After Treatment
Most residential inpatient programs do not allow their clients to have their cell phones or computers with them. There may be limited hours in the day in which they can access… Read More ›