Media Use
by Natalie Buchwald | Jul 22, 2020 | Counseling News, Media Use
“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” When it comes to device addiction, this may very well be the case. As society becomes more dependent on smartphones and as we are bombarded with new apps on a daily basis, a large percentage of the population has become...
by Taylor Bennett | May 28, 2020 | Addiction, Counseling News, Media Use
Binge-watching Netflix; getting sucked into a YouTube channel about cats or cars; scrolling through Instagram and Facebook; shopping online; engaging in a heated discussion on Reddit; playing Minecraft, World of Warcraft, Fortnite; reading the news; taking personality...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 18, 2019 | Aggression, Counseling News, Factors of Aggression, Media Use, Mental Health, Video Games
The common belief is that video games cause aggression in real life—but research shows this isn’t the case. Cultivation theory summarizes this belief; however, a University of York study shows that violent video games doesn’t influence players to behave any certain...
by Austin Fabel | Jun 18, 2018 | Counseling News, Media Use, Mental Health
In late 2010, Steve Jobs was still at the head of Apple and had recently unveiled the first iPad. Jobs was well known for his personality and would often call reporters to let them know how he felt about their reviews. At times, these conversations would involve a pat...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 18, 2018 | Counseling News, Media Use, Mental Health
You probably don’t think twice about turning on the news or checking your favorite outlet’s website for updates on what’s happening in the world. But did you know that too much news exposure can seriously harm your mental health and wellbeing? And while it’s good to...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Media Use, Mental Health
Every morning when I wake up, one of the first things I do is turn on The Today Show. It’s mostly background noise while I complete the rest of my morning routine, but sometimes I find myself just staring at the TV, mouth gaping. Somehow, I still can’t believe all of...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Media Use, Mental Health
We’re all guilty of it—scrolling enviously through our feeds, staring at all the pretty pictures and reading about our friends’ “glamorous” lives. But here’s the thing: the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Have you ever heard someone refer to social media...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 14, 2018 | Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Media Use, Mental Health
If you’re an avid social media user—say of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, or all of the above—you’ve probably wondered at some point in your life if your habits would be considered healthy… or if there might be some room for improvement. Fortunately, Licensed...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 13, 2018 | Counseling News, Media Use, Mental Health
The capabilities and functionalities of social media are absolutely awe-inspiring. I mean, these platforms allow us to upload our thoughts and our experiences to the web in a matter of seconds; they enable us to have instant conversations with people on the complete...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 13, 2018 | Counseling News, Media Use, Mental Health
We joke with one another about being addicted to our smartphones, eyes glued to whatever social platform we have pulled up at the time, but have you ever actually considered the possibility? Oftentimes, I reach for my phone and open Instagram or Snapchat without...
by Marcus Clarke | Jun 13, 2018 | Counseling News, Media Use, Mental Health
Let’s be honest, the media often gets a bad rap: social media platforms are criticized for being highlight reels, news networks are condemned for disseminating false or disheartening news, and movies as well as TV shows and video games are blamed for provoking violent...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 12, 2018 | Counseling News, Media Use, Mental Health
Social media was made to connect—it’s primary purpose being to enable communication and foster an interconnectedness amongst us that never existed before. And while it may have accomplished that mission to some degree, it also came with some serious drawbacks, or as...
