Does social media cause depression? Can it make an episode of depression harder to overcome? A recent Medium article addresses this concern. The writer, Kati Krause reports deleting her Facebook app as “a panicked intervention by reason to prevent my out-of-control animal instinct from doing further harm to myself.” Alternatively, could social media help you […]
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Getting REAL About Mental Health
Most of us know mental illness is a REAL issue. But, unlike other illnesses, mental illness is not discussed openly. It is talked about in hushed tones that convey shame, pity or guilt. In observance of Mental Health month, the Lufkin Daily News has partnered with Burke to initiate a discussion about mental illness. Mental illness will affect […]
Facebook Attempts Suicide Prevention
Staying connected increasingly involves digital media these days, facebook, linked in, twitter, the options are plenty. For some struggling individuals, social media can represent a way to share the pain they are experiencing with the world around them. As this has become more prevalent, Facebook has decided to take a more proactive role. Excerpt below: “If […]
