Is Loneliness a Gateway to Addiction?
Explore the link between loneliness and addiction, and the role of connection in recovery.
Fighting the Negative Impact of Social Media!
Explore the link between loneliness and addiction, and the role of connection in recovery.
Last week senate hearings were held in the US. The heads of Meta, Discord, Snap, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok were asked by lawmakers how the platforms intended to safeguard children online. Behind them sat the families of children who […]
I’ve written before about true crime mania on social media. What we have currently unfolding is a case study showing the potentially devastating effects of social media on someone who was both victim and perpetrator in a very famous true […]
Seasonal blues affects many people around the globe. Loneliness creeps up on us like an unwanted guest when we’re dishevelled and doing the chores in our pyjamas. As the days grow shorter and colder, many people find themselves spending more […]
As a child I remember taking Christmas list writing incredibly seriously. Argos catalogues would be poured over and circled, and my parents would herd my sister and I through Toys “R” Us to point out exactly what we wanted from […]
It’s 8:15. I wake up because the neighbour’s dog is barking downstairs and the alarm on my phone is blasting like a female heroine screaming at her cheating fiancé on a Netflix reality show. Going to bed early doesn’t mean […]
We are at a crossroads in the digital age, where our internet interactions and conversations are impacting how we communicate in person. The ease and pervasiveness of social media have transformed how we communicate with one another, yet unexpected consequences […]
Since the dawn of the internet, humans have been using it to look at cute, funny animals. The I Can Has Cheezburger? and Keyboard Cat memes are retro at this point. Social media has given us the ability to vastly […]
In today’s digital age, parenting takes on new dimensions, especially when raising teens who are not only growing up alongside technology but are deeply ingrained in its fabric. Parents have a critical role in understanding how social media affects kids’ […]
In today’s hyper-connected world, a silent yet powerful force tugs at our emotions, often without our awareness. This force is the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), a sensation synonymous with our digital age. FOMO isn’t a fleeting emotion; it’s a […]