We often think it takes big behavioral changes to impact our mental health, but according to psych research simple daily habits and choices make a huge difference on our emotional well-being.

In this “best of the podcast” episode, we discuss two simple practices anyone can implement at any time to enjoy a boost in mood.

Specifically, we discuss:

The connection between social media usage and depression and anxiety.
The fact that social media interactions don’t provide us with the same support IRL interactions do.
The variable at work in “Facebook Depression.”
A concrete plan for creating a gratitude practice and why it makes all the difference!

It’s completely normal to feel a wide array of emotions—that’s part of being a human. But, help is here! Join us to learn simple, practical research-based strategies we can all utilize to level up our mental health and wellness.

Reference:

Steers, M. N., Wickham, R. E., & Acitelli, L. K. (2014). Seeing everyone else's highlight reels: How Facebook usage is linked to depressive symptoms. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 33 (8). https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/10.1521/jscp.2014.33.8.701

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