Social media allows us to stay connected to friends and family all around the world. With a single click, you can be online at any given moment. However, with this increased ability to get online, studies show that a significant amount of social media use can lead to increased feelings of disconnection and loneliness. The following links provide an up-to-date explanation of how social media plays an important role in our lives and how to be aware of the negative consequences that may arise.
Here are a series of articles, videos and other content that we have selected to highlight the ongoing struggle of social isolation, loneliness and disconnection that is amplified by social media.
If you have suggestions on other content that you think others would benefit from, please feel free to reach out to us at info@GenWellProject.org.
Understanding social isolation, disconnection and loneliness when using social media
How social media increases loneliness – PsyCom (link)
How social media exploits our loneliness – Psychology Today (link)
Loneliness, social media and the Covid-19 pandemic (link)
Helpful suggestions
Work on allowing yourself to access social media during specific times (link)
When it comes to social media, think snack-sized portions (link)
Put the apps that you open most frequently onto your last phone ‘page’ (link)
