Some people use social media obsessively while others warn us about its potentially negative impacts, so is social media a friend or a foe? In today’s episode, Dr. Malhotra dives into this topic, uncovering both the positive and negative sides of our social media use. As many as 10% of Americans have a certified addiction to social media, and researchers have found that it can have a detrimental effect on our sleep and mood. However, social media also plays an important role in keeping people connected and protecting them from loneliness. Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube can also be leveraged for business purposes and give you a platform for sharing uplifting ideas. Tune in to hear what a healthy relationship with social media looks like and the reds flags you need to be on the lookout for. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• The popularity of social media and the percentage of people who use it. 
• Hear about the studies done on the psychological effects of social media. 
• Six questions to ask to determine whether someone is addicted to social media. 
• Learn how social media can negatively affect users in terms of sleep and anxiety levels. 
• Be careful not to be distracted by usage and miss out on other important things. 
• How social media can be used to make a positive impact in the lives of your friends/followers. 
• Dr. Malhotra talks about the loneliness that can result from abstaining from these networks. 
• Get a sense of a healthy amount of time to spend on social media each day. 
• Post positive messages and refrain from sharing too much of your personal life. 
• Consider how you can educate people and use platforms to promote your business. 
• A word on posting appropriately and protecting your children from unnecessary exposure.
• Being careful of fake news and ensuring that you check the facts before believing anything.  

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anchor Wellness Center