With the increasing influence of social media on our lives, more and more people are being diagnosed with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and OCD which stems from perfectionism. Growing up in the technological era makes this very difficult to put a complete stop to however there ...
Selfies: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Welcome to the era of digital narcissism. A world where ostentatiousness is widely appreciated and endless boasting opportunities are the norm. Bragging has never been easier and more celebrated. The selfie has become a huge part of our lives, with over a staggering one million selfies taken a ...
How Obsessed with Social Media Are You?
With over 1.5 billion Facebook users and 500 million on Instagram, social media has taken over and is becoming a huge part of our society as millennials. So what is a social media addiction defined as? "A social media addiction refers to an individual who spends a considerably large amount of ...
Perfectionism: A Growing Concern
Are you aware of the long term effects caused by perfectionism? Perfectionism can have serious implications on a young persons health, with links to anxiety and depression. The health and happiness of young women is a growing concern. A NHS study found 28.2% of 16 to 24 year olds have a mental ...
The Obsession: The Harsh Reality, Love & Advice
Some people live their life through social media, having built their identity through photos and comparing themselves to other people online. Is this how the people of our generation have fun? Nowadays, people are more concerned with proving their 338 Facebook friends that they're having the time of ...