In today’s episode, I talk about the effects of social media on mental health. Social media is a powerful tool to connect people but also can cause some negative effects. I also share four ways you can mitigate those effects.
Key Points:
· Why checking social media triggers the pleasure sensors in our brains
· What can happen when we don’t get the "likes"
· How social media impacts our opinions of ourselves
· 4 steps to mitigate the effects of social media
Important Links:
https://www.psycom.net/social-media-teen-mental-health
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-11-stress-minimizing-negative-effects-social.html
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