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Video Links

Video 1: Media and the Mind

Description: You are constantly surrounded by media, so the question is: how does your brain handle all of that? The unfortunate answer is that our brains have a lot of processes that are not super helpful for media literacy, but hopefully with a little self-awareness, we can work around that.

Video 2: Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health?

Description: Is scrolling through our social media feeds as harmless at seems? According to social media expert Bailey Parnell, our growing and unchecked obsession with social media has unintended long term consequences on our mental health.

Audio Link

Audio 1: The Psychological Effects of Signing Off Social Media

Description: The internet is an open space to express your opinions, but things can get ugly, fast. What happens when you ditch social media? Some say better mental health. Others say you'll miss out on too much.

Web Resource

Web 1: Retraumatization from Kavanaugh Coverage: You Are Not Alone

Description: The highly publicized media coverage of sexual assault accusations made against Judge Brett Kavanaugh has re-triggered many survivors and forced them to relive their own trauma.