With AI on the rise, it has left aspiring and established therapists and counselors in a realm of uncertainty. As AI gets smarter through its understanding of human thought patterns, there has been an assumption amongst some that AI can eventually take over the counseling space and execute the therapeutic process as well as a human being can. Some people may think to … [Read more...] about AI and Therapy
Mental Health
Unplugging the Myth: Why Smartphones Aren’t the Only Cause of Modern Anxiety
The Internet and news articles are full of advice on the need to cut screen-time and go fully off-line for the sake of well-being. The ideas went to schools and now we have international debates about banning phones in the classrooms. I myself was a big advocate for removing phones from everyday life, or, at least, having a 45 minutes limit for using social media. However, … [Read more...] about Unplugging the Myth: Why Smartphones Aren’t the Only Cause of Modern Anxiety
Youth and Anxiety: Captivated by Social Media
Society today revolves around social media. Whether it is to read the news, keep up with friends, or watch videos as a pastime, it is difficult to go a day without using social media. Social media can be very damaging to one's mental health and anxiety. While social media is a great asset, some people do not always use it in a positive way. No matter someone's age, they … [Read more...] about Youth and Anxiety: Captivated by Social Media
Delete that App: TikTok and Mental Health
Have you ever been scrolling on TikTok and found yourself lost in your phone, not remembering how long you’ve spent sitting looking at your screen? If you have, you are certainly not alone. The newly cemented app, TikTok, is a streaming and video content app that has over 30 million active users. 60% of these users consist of Gen Z young adults. These young adults are … [Read more...] about Delete that App: TikTok and Mental Health
Toxicity in Sports Media
The world of sports media and journalism can be a wonderful and horrific place. It can be a beautiful place where fans of a team or of a sport can discuss and debate in what you hope to be a friendly manner. However, this world of social media mixed with the sports can be harsh for the athletes as it now truly pays to be toxic in sports. The Kevin Durant Injury In … [Read more...] about Toxicity in Sports Media
Logged in and Stressed Out: How Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health and What You Can Do About It by Paula Durlofsky
We live in a prominent digital era where technology continues to evolve. These technological advances alter social norms in which society tries to fit into. Evidentially, social media is here to stay which has a detrimental effect on mental health. After thoroughly analyzing Paula Durlofsky’s Logged in and Stressed Out: How Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health and What … [Read more...] about Logged in and Stressed Out: How Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health and What You Can Do About It by Paula Durlofsky
Social Media and the Years to Come
Social media, since it started, has taken over our lives, in some good ways and some bad. I am not really sure when exactly this era came about, but it has since taken full control of how we see ourselves as a culture, how we view others, and how we connect with one another. For instance, we aren’t really having deep conversations anymore, we mainly are building conversations … [Read more...] about Social Media and the Years to Come
Social Media and the Secret Struggles of Athletes
Mental health is a growing conversation all around the world. We connect with many people in similar situations as us through social media. While researching mental health and the stigma around it, I had found the topic of athletes. Professional, collegiate, or even high school athletes are under immense pressure to perform to the peak of their ability, along with the many … [Read more...] about Social Media and the Secret Struggles of Athletes
