Read our posts about Socialmedia

03Dec

Why Can Social Media Have Such a Negative Effect On Us?

Emma Kilburn

psychology, socialmedia

Mind

Social media, for better and worse, is a part of most of our lives. Trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn explores two psychological theories that explain why social media is addictive and potentially harmful.
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21Sep

Why Are We So Addicted to Social Media?

Emma Kilburn

addiction, psychology, socialmedia, society, technology

Mind

Social media has an undeniable presence in most of our lives – but why do we find it so addictive? Teacher and trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn explores three different psychological theories to explain why we're hooked.
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06Aug

Is It Time to Quit Social Media?

AXA PPP

socialmedia, society, technology, wellbeing

Soul

Smartphones have revolutionised our lives, in ways both good and bad. Many of us check our social media unconsciously, so how can we switch off and have a successful digital detox?
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28Jan

Envy and FOMO on Social Media: How to Escape the Cycle

Emma Kilburn

anxiety, envy, jealousy, socialmedia, society

Mind

Emma Kilburn explores the cost of heavy social media use, in particular how it inspires feelings of envy and dissatisfaction
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21Nov

Can Social Media be Used to Reduce Mental Health Stigma?

Nadia Wyatt

anxiety, depression, socialmedia, therapy

Therapists

Therapist Nadia Wyatt encourages us all to take steps, including engaging with others over social media, to look after our mental health
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11Jun

5 Tips to Relax on Perfectionism and Raise Self-Esteem

Harriet Frew

perfectionism, self, selfesteem, socialmedia, society, tips

Therapists

Perfectionism can make life difficult, as nothing can ever seem good enough. Therapist Harriet Frew has advice for recognising it and resisting the lure
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12Feb

Female Friendships, Growing Up and Making Judgements

Terri Apter

friendship, socialmedia, teenagers, women

Relationships

We need others to survive, so we are naturally attuned to what others think of us. How does this sensitivity to rejection and social approval play out in friendships, as teenagers, and on social media?
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22Jan

Introducing the Welldoing.org Facebook Therapist Community

Welldoing

socialmedia, therapists, therapy

Work

Therapists can now talk privately to each other using the Welldoing.org Facebook Therapist Community, which is launched today
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16Jan

Is My Relationship to My Phone Damaging?

David Monks

anxiety, friendships, relationships, socialmedia, society, technology, therapy

Therapists

Does your relationship with technology such as your mobile phone affect the other relationships in your life? Therapist David Monks ponders
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10Jan

Johann Hari's Book Lost Connections Uncovers Causes of Depression

Louise Chunn

anxiety, books, depression, socialmedia, society

Mind

Author Johann Hari tells Louise Chunn that society's disconnection from our psychological needs is a major cause of depression and anxiety
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