Social Media distress
Social media has a significant influence on us nowadays, especially on children and young adults. It’s no secret social media is designed to be addictive. Receiving positive reactions to something you post on social media releases dopamine, which in turn stimulates the reward centre of our brain. The opposite unfortunately can however result in anxiety, depression or even worse.
Do you feel that your online activity is replacing meaningful real life connections? Are you sad when your post doesn’t get many likes? Do you heavily react to negative comments? Does this negatively effects your mood or lowers your self-esteem? Then talk to us. Don’t let it take over your life entirely.