social media
Social media dramatically impacts our offline lives and mental well-being; examine its benefits, risks and controversies through scientific studies, real-life anecdotes and more.
The Day I Deleted All Social Media – What Happened Next Changed Me
I didn’t plan it. There was no “digital detox” challenge, no Instagram announcement about taking a break. One quiet evening, I simply snapped. After hours of scrolling through photos of people I barely knew living lives I didn’t really care about—and yet somehow envied—I put my phone down and whispered to myself, “This isn’t living.”
By Talha Maroof8 months ago in Psyche
The Science of Overthinking: Why You Can’t Turn Off Your Brain. AI-Generated.
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of endless thoughts—replaying a conversation, worrying about the future, or second-guessing every decision you make? It’s 2 a.m., your body is tired, but your mind is wide awake, bouncing from one anxious thought to another. That, in a nutshell, is overthinking.
By Dorking Waves8 months ago in Psyche
The Difficulty Of Freedom
In the US, many people Celebrate today as a Day of Freedom from Tyranny. Now, if you go into the History of the US, there are Challenges that Exist, and some may say this is not accurate, or that it is a day about the "Possibility" of Freedom.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)8 months ago in Psyche
The Sewing Box
The box had been there for years — untouched, unspoken, and always in the same corner of Nana’s old attic. Covered in lace that had long since yellowed, it waited like a quiet witness. When Nana passed away that winter, I returned home after seven years to settle her affairs — not entirely ready for what I would find.
By Arshad khan8 months ago in Psyche
Scroll to Death: We Lost Our Lives to the Scroll: The Dark Reality Behind Social Media's Illusion of Connection
Introduction: The Silent Suicide We All Chose Imagine you're lying in bed, phone in hand, scrolling endlessly. You've seen hundreds of faces, dozens of fake smiles, tragedies, dances, deaths, and desires—all within an hour. Yet you haven't moved. You haven't prayed. You haven't looked into your mother’s eyes. You haven’t breathed.
By DRE Explains8 months ago in Psyche
Social Media is Making Us Lonelier – Here’s the Data
Once upon a time, “friends” were the people we shared coffee with, laughed beside, cried with, and trusted deeply. Today, “friends” are also strangers we follow, double-tap, and occasionally DM with emojis. We’re more connected than ever, yet—paradoxically—we’re also lonelier than ever. And it’s not just a feeling. The numbers back it up.
By Kamran Zeb8 months ago in Psyche
Aesthetic Exhaustion
Somewhere between choosing the right filter and adjusting the lighting, we began losing sight of ourselves. We are living in an era where the performance of life often overshadows its experience. Each day, millions of people around the world scroll, pose, post, and repeat — carefully arranging moments to fit within the narrow frames of aesthetic appeal. But beneath the beautifully edited breakfasts, sunset selfies, and #softlife reels, a silent fatigue is setting in. We are, perhaps, becoming exhausted — not from living, but from constantly curating.
By Mehtab Ahmad8 months ago in Psyche
Why Do Young Men Hesitate to Seek Mental Health Support?
Mental health issues among young men and boys Mental health issues among young men and boys are on the rise, yet they are less likely to seek help compared to their female counterparts. According to a 2023 study from the United States, approximately 40% of men do not seek help for mental health issues. The *European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Journal* highlights that suicide rates among adolescent boys and young men are increasing, while their tendency to seek psychological support remains low. This raises critical questions: why do young men hesitate to seek mental health support, and what can schools, parents, and policymakers do to address this issue?
By Muhib Ullah 8 months ago in Psyche
