Whenever there is a discussion about social media and mental health, there is generally a negative association. Many studies now have pointed to individuals developing depression or anxiety as a result of time spent on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. There is such a thing as mindful social media use. There is actually another side to the coin that suggests social media can actually be good for some people’s mental health. The key is to be a mindful social media user. Social ...read more
Internet Safety and Children
Internet Safety and Children. A key role that we have as parents is to monitor our children and their access to the Internet. It is important that we are aware of the internet sites that they visit, know who they are talking to, playing video games with, and monitor the content they are exposed to on the Internet. Children can easily be placed in a situation where they experience bullying, be preyed on by an online predator, and even worse be placed into a situation where they are abused, ...read more