With so much to do and get done these days, it can be easy to turn to multitasking as a solution. Some research seems to suggest, however, that multitasking may not actually be a time-saver, and it may have detrimental effects on our brain and mental health. This episode explores some of those downsides as well as some strategies to help reduce the tendency to multitask. 

Articles and books mentioned in this episode: The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload “Media multitasking, depression, and anxiety of college students: Serial mediating effects of attention control and negative information attentional bias.”

“Supertaskers: Profiles in extraordinary multitasking ability.”

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified mental health professional.