How is the lockdown affecting mental health in our society? Why has there been such a rise in depression and anxiety over the last few months? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am excited to welcome psychologist, Dr. Mackenzie Webster to the show. Mackenzie and I talk about the apparent rise of depression as a result of Covid-19 and why her practice is busier than ever. We discuss the toxicity and anxiety created by social media, the impact of the news media on the mental state of Americans and why watching the news can be such an unhealthy behavior. We talk about being in control, the fear of dying and I ask Mackenzie why she started practicing psychotherapy. Mack also shares some daily rituals she practices to keep a positive state of mind. If you enjoy today's episode, I'd be appreciative if you shared the show with your friends or went to iTunes and wrote a quick review. You can also support the show by becoming a subscriber at www.patreon.com/eddiecohn where you can access exclusive content only available to subscribers. You can also visit my website which is www.iameddiecohn.com and sign up for my email list and newsletter. You can find me on Substack by clicking HERE and as always, thanks so much for listening and supporting the show. Please reach out on Twitter @eddiecohn with any questions.