Navigating Social Media: Health and Happiness in the Digital Age

Gina Gilanyi, LCSW

June 1, 2022

Anxiety, Lifestyle, Self Esteem, Stress

Navigating Social Media: Health and Happiness in the Digital Age

Take a minute to pause and evaluate your own social media usage. Do you find yourself becoming upset if you do not receive a specific amount of likes or comments? Have you ever altered a photo to fit a certain image? Or, have you been more consumed with getting the perfect post than being able to enjoy the moment? If you find yourself answering yes or taking too much time to think of an answer, you may need to reevaluate your social media usage. The following are some tips to utilize for social media without it becoming harmful.

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

July 11, 2020

Anxiety, Depression, Events, Health, Grief, In The Press, Lifestyle, Stress, Trauma

Trauma & Resilience In Present Times: Trauma and Racism Within Social Media

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

July 11, 2020

Anxiety, Depression, Events, Health, Grief, In The Press, Lifestyle, Stress, Trauma

Trauma & Resilience In Present Times: Trauma and Racism Within Social Media

With so much content across social media around the pandemic and ongoing protests as well as outcries amongst systemic racism and police brutality, it’s important to understand the impact this has on one another and how this may exacerbate ongoing trauma responses.

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

July 11, 2020

Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Events, Grief, Health, In The Press, Lifestyle, Stress, Trauma

Social Media & Chronic Trauma: The Impact of Police Brutality and Social Media Imagery on Mental Health

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

July 11, 2020

Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Events, Grief, Health, In The Press, Lifestyle, Stress, Trauma

Social Media & Chronic Trauma: The Impact of Police Brutality and Social Media Imagery on Mental Health

As protestors continue to take to the streets across the country, highlighting ongoing systemic racism, social media is amplifying these messages. Videos and photos depicting police violence toward protestors such as shooting them with rubber bullets, driving cruisers into crowds, and throwing tear gas at protestors can be viewed daily, across social media platforms. According to research, while this imagery shines light on racism and aims to bolster efforts in fighting it, the explosion of content can also cause and reinforce trauma, especially for black people. Trauma and the possibility of symptoms of PTSD can occur due to the accumulation of experiences of racism and discrimination.