Time and time again, we hear about the downsides of social media, the comparison trap, the endless scroll, the way it can leave us feeling worse rather than better. These concerns are real, and they can contribute to low mood,…
Over the past twenty years, I have seen a significant rise in clients asking whether their social media use is contributing to anxiety, low mood or a general sense of not feeling good enough. Many people come into my practice…
Book Title: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Age: A Psychologist’s DIGITAL EQ BLUEPRINT for Adults & Leaders to Thrive Author: Michelle van Namen For many of us today, our digital interactions outnumber our face-to-face encounters. From the moment we…
With Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Whatsapp, GooglePlus, Tumbler, YouTube…our children have never been so connected! Statistics show the use of social networking is at 88% for 12-13 year olds, 97% for 14-15 year olds, and 99% for 16-17 year olds…