Logged In and Stressed Out: How Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health and What You Can Do About It

Studies show that the average American is spending more than 10 hours a day in front of their screens, suicide rates are at an all-time high, and mental health professionals are working hard to address social media's role in this epidemic. Logged In and Stressed Out recognizes social media is not, itself, the problem—its how we use it that needs examining. Paula Durlofsky guides readers through its impact on break-ups and infidelities, social distortion and comparison, trauma and triggers, social media binging, depression, anxiety, and other common concerns, using real stories from her own practice to personalize concepts and recommendations. By setting needed limits and embracing new practices, it is possible to improve mental health when using social media.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 21 February 2021
\n Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
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Social media has become an integral part of our lives,and Logged In and Stressed Out provides valuable information and tools to enhance our well-being by examining and altering our digital habits. However, America is grappling with a severe mental health crisis, with studies indicating that the average American spends over 10 hours a day in front of screens, suicide rates reaching unprecedented heights, and mental health professionals tirelessly working to address social media's role in this epidemic. The unpredictable nature of social media can lead to emotional roller coasters, where individuals experience a range of feelings, from euphoria to despair, in response to likes, comments, and criticism. These negative emotions often linger, negatively impacting our offline lives and exacerbating pre-existing mental health issues.

Rather than demonizing social media with a simplistic "digital detox" approach, Logged In and Stressed Out recognizes that the problem lies not in the platform itself but in how we use it. Author Paula Durlofsky guides readers through the impact of social media on various aspects of our lives, including break-ups, infidelity, social distortion, trauma, triggers, social media binging, depression, anxiety, and other common concerns. Through real-life stories from her own practice, Durlofsky personalizes concepts and offers practical recommendations to improve mental health while engaging with social media.

By setting appropriate boundaries and adopting new practices, individuals can enhance their mental well-being while using social media. Durlofsky delves into the reasons behind creating a safe digital space, cultivating mindfulness in both digital and social media consumption, implementing metalizing techniques, and reducing social media and digital reactivity. She provides valuable suggestions for leveraging social media and digital technology to foster meaningful social connections.

In conclusion, social media is here to stay, and Logged In and Stressed Out offers a comprehensive guide to help us navigate this digital landscape while prioritizing our mental health. By examining our digital habits and adopting healthier practices, we can improve our well-being and create a more balanced and fulfilling relationship with social media.

\n Weight: 438g\n
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781538126677\n \n