Tech Times reported on Feb. 17 that politics is a major stressor among Americans and, considering the many drastic changes the United States is still experiencing due to the Donald Trump administration, the stress is undeniable, especially for minority groups whose rights are quickly being revoked.
In this age of connectivity, one would think that always being connected and reachable would prove valuable but, as with everything in human life, anything in excess is bad for the body. For many Americans, being constantly connected takes a toll on their mental health and this is reflected in a survey carried out by the American Psychological Association and released on Feb. 23.
We already know that one's social media activities can tell a lot about a person but did you know that it can also indicate just how stressed a person truly is?
According to APA's survey, people who constantly check their social media experience a greater level of stress than those who do not check their profiles as frequently.
The participants are also conscious of the fact that social media has negative effects and 42 percent of the constant checkers in the sample were aware and worried about social media's effects on their mental health.
Dr. Bufka recommends taking a digital detox to constant checkers. That is, constant checkers should take some time away from social media and unplug their gadgets to focus on their well-being, and this could start with placing limits on one's social media presence.
The APA published the reports of the study in two parts and you can find both in the Stress in America webpage.
