Tagged: mental health

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Smartphones / Social Media

How Social Media Can Decrease Happiness – Part 3: Losing the Moment

When we experience something enjoyable, without the intrusion of technology our enjoyment comes from the thing or the experience itself – the smell and taste of the coffee we’re drinking, the beauty and novelty of the city we’re visiting, the way we feel about our outfit and appearance, etc. The value comes from our own positive experience of the situation. However, when we shift our attention from fully experiencing the moment through our own eyes...

self in the selfie

Smartphones / Social Media

How Social Media Can Decrease Happiness – Part 1: Sharing Yourself

Depression among young people has been dramatically rising over the past 10 years and no one really knows why.  There are many possible reasons, and the answer is probably a combination of a few of them. However, one thing we know is that in the past 10 years, technology, smartphones and social media have also been greatly on the rise. To make the conclusion that higher technology use is causing more depression is a big...