Welcome back to part 2 of our social media and mental wellness blog! In part 1, I introduced you to the positive and negative effects of social media. I also shared five easy wellness tips to maintain a healthy relationship with your social media (let us know which one you’ve tried!). Before sharing an interview I conducted with an expert about finding a balance between social media and our mental wellness, it’s helpful to understand the vicious cycle of social media use on o

Social media is one of the fastest-growing tools worldwide and has intertwined in every part of our life. Just think about it for a second — What do you check once you wake up? Is it your notification tabs on your screen? Do you scroll mindlessly on your feed until you drift to sleep? How many hours per day do you spend on your social media? (If you own an iPhone, you can check your “screen time” usage under your Settings — it’s shocking...) A recent study showed that in the

Like most of you, I spent a lot of time at home these past months. Socially distancing has forced us to find fun activities within our four walls, and one of mine was watching documentaries to learn more about the world. Streaming services like Netflix, give us a wide range of different documentaries, but I became interested in ones that focused on nature. The latest one I watched was Seaspiracy on Netflix and it really made me think about my living habits and effects on the

Have you ever found yourself not knowing what to do with your emotions or feelings? Well, I’ve been there. Sometimes, we experience these glorious feelings that overjoy us and bring us happiness, and sometimes feelings can also hurt. Dealing with our feelings and making this a common practice is important. One way to do so is by talking about them. And while many people find it awkward to talk about their feelings and be emotionally vulnerable, it helps clear your mind and br

With the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States around the corner, many people are stressed out. Have you noticed that you spend most of your time staring at your screen? Do you feel overwhelmed by the emotionally charged posts on social media and political news? Are you losing sleep over our country’s future? All this stress can have a huge effect on a person’s mental wellness. According to a recent study by the American Psychological Association, 27% of Ame