Parents can help their Black and Hispanic teens handle online racism by talking it through, but monitoring internet use can backfire. By Dr. Alvin ThomasAssociate Professor of Human Development and Family StudiesUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison By…
A gentle look at how constant comparison—especially on social media—can quietly erode your happiness, and how to reclaim your sense of worth. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction Comparison…
Social media can quietly chip away at self-worth. Here’s why it makes you feel ‘less than’—and how to build a healthier relationship with it. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal…
You’re not wrong for needing space from social media. Stepping back doesn’t mean disappearing—it means reclaiming your peace and remembering who you are. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction…
Posting content online can feel vulnerable—especially if you’re afraid of being judged. Here’s how to manage the fear of negative comments and protect your emotional well-being while creating. By Sergio…
A new book argues that social media does more harm than good and we might be happier and healthier using it less. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer Is…
Time away from Facebook has its ups and downs, research suggests—so Kira Newman gave it a shot. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Introduction For…
Do you ‘trauma dump’ on social media? Read this first. By Dr. Alix WoolardSenior Research Fellow The Kids Research Institute Australia Introduction Have you ever asked someone how their day was, or been chatting casually…
Distracted by daydreams for up to ten hours a day, Laura Grace Simpkins became desperate to understand more and, ultimately, stop. She discovered burgeoning research into “maladaptive daydreaming”, and communities…
While online communities may not fully address the isolation LGBTQ youth face in-person, they can serve as an important source of social support and a springboard for civic engagement. By Dr. Linda CharmaramanDirector of Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research…
