Is Facebook making you depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Heightening your “FOMO” (fear of missing out)? Maybe it’s time for a little break. Read the article HERE.
Category: Technology
On Adult Friendships
I appreciate this article from Psychology Today about making and keeping friends as an adult. The topic of friendship can be especially difficult for young adults, especially those coming from a college community where they live with and see their friends all of the time (think “built in community”). If this is you, be sure…
Sarahah: a self-esteem booster?
Maybe you have heard of the app, Sarahah, that has become quite the fad lately. People can send anonymous messages- hopefully positive ones- to the intended recipient. While it is intended to be a positive “self-esteem” booster, I’m concerned about the anonymity of it and the related dangers. (YikYak was also once considered harmless but…
The Atlantic: Impact of iPhones on Teens
“The more time teens spend looking at screens, the more likely they are to report symptoms of depression…. If you were going to give advice for a happy adolescence based on this survey, it would be straightforward: Put down the phone, turn off the laptop, and do something—anything—that does not involve a screen.” Read the…