How Digital Habits Impact Mental Health: Insights from Anxiety Specialist Jennie Ketcham Crooks

The relentless allure of digital screens throttles our creativity. It heightens our anxiety and the concept of psychological inflexibility as the cornerstone of our digital habits. In this episode, I discuss with Jennie Ketcham Crooks, clinical licensed social worker and founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, how to develop more mindful behaviors around interacting with our devices. We also discuss: How digital overuse affects our mental health and interpersonal relationshipsThe concept of psychological flexibility and how it guides our behavior in our daily livesWhat a balanced digital life looks likeAn invitation to a 30-day challengeAdvice for workplaces to contribute to healthier digital habits among employeesShow GuestJennie Ketcham Crooks is the founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, a clinical licensed social worker, and an anxiety and OCD specialist. She is the author of LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real-Life Maximalism.  Before starting the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, she was the Director of Clinical Education at Seattle Anxiety Specialists and, before that, the lead medical social worker at the Polyclinic. Jennie has been involved in research at the University of Washington, a guest lecturer at Harvard University, and appeared on several popular television shows, from Headline News and The View to Oprah.Support the showJill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical