One MomentAnxiety has increased dramatically—kids avoid anything new or challenging. Teachers now discuss suicide with students who have full plans and farewell notes. "I never thought that would have been a reality of being a teacher... I'm trying to be like a little bit of a psychologist." The prevalence shift demands more support for both students and staff. #EndTheStigma #Resilience #MentalHealthInEducation #YouthWellbeing #TeacherSupport
Psychotherapy Commission ACPEThe article reports that limiting social media to one hour per day reduces feelings of loneliness among distressed young adults with anxiety and depression symptoms. It describes a randomized trial showing that a one-hour limit led to lower loneliness compared with usual use, with time spent reduced by about 78 minutes per day. The findings suggest that adjusting screen time can be a meaningful part of addressing loneliness in vulnerable populations.
This topic is of interest to psychology readers because it examines a causal intervention targeting social connectedness and mental health, highlighting how behavioral changes in everyday technology use can impact emotional well-being and loneliness.
Article Title: Limiting social media to one hour a day reduces loneliness in distressed individuals
Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/limiting-social-media-to-one-hour-a-day-reduces-loneliness-in-distressed-individuals/
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#LonelinessReduction #SocialMediaUse #MentalHealthResearch #AnxietyDepression #YouthWellbeing
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