Episode 304: Social Media and Mental Health

For this episode of the Connecting Badgers Podcast Casey, Liz, and Quincy discuss social media and the pros and cons it has on mental wellbeing. Resources are provided for students interested in learning to be more mindful of their social media use. Make the Most of your Time Student Success Workshop -Friday, May 6th, 12:30-1:30pm. This workshop is designed to teach students time management skills. Participants will learn techniques to organize and optimize their use of time in order to enhance efficiency and support overall academic success. Sign up here: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJX2LhngA2ifv0O. Resources & Articles referenced in this podcast: APA Social Media Research Series - https://www.apa.org/members/content/social-media-research-series McClean Hospital “The Social Dilemma SocialMedia and Your Mental Health” - https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health Harvard School of Public Health “Social Media Use Can Be Positive for Mental and Social Wellbeing” - https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/social-media-positive-mental-health/ Cone Health –“7 Health Habits of Social Media” - https://www.conehealth.com/services/behavioral-health/7-healthy-habits-of-social-media/ Center for Humane Technology -“Take Control of Your Social Media” - https://www.humanetech.com/take-control Mindful.org -Social Media Mindfulness Activity - https://www.mindful.org/before-you-scroll-try-this-social-media-practice/ General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/ -- To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/ -- Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com 2 / 2 125%