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UChicagoās Tabletop Tuesdays
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Tuesday, April 14th, 7:00 PM |
MADD Center, 5730 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 |
If youāre interested in stepping away from social media and getting back in touch with your imagination, check out TableTop Tuesdays, the tabletop gaming RSO!
Join UChicagoās tabletop gaming community, dedicated to fostering interest in board games, trading card games, and tabletop RPGs!
Catch us in the MADD Center at 7pm every (you guessed it) Tuesday.
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How Social Media Affects Mental Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly |
Social media has the power to create connections and propel movementsā¦but it can also increase feelings of anxiety and depression. Sometimes even acts as a replacement for in-person social connections. One study found that high usage of social media platforms is linked to increased feelings of loneliness. This is not to say that all social media is bad, but overusing it or placing too much emphasis on self-worth as it relates to social media can lead to a downward spiral. Below are some tips for achieving balance that works for you!
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- Keep a Social Media Journal
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Etoulia Salas Burnett, the Executive Director at the Center for Digital Business at Howard, suggests keeping a social media time diary. For one week, log how often you use social media and how you feel after each session. Although our phones can track app usage, they donāt provide insight into how we feel during or after scrolling. This kind of journal can help you better understand your habits and find balance.Ā
- Set a Goal
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It can be easy to say, āI want to use less social media.ā Iāve personally said this a million times š¤«. It can be even harder to actually stick to that goal. Similar to SMART goals, itās important to create goals that are realistic and attainable. Setting clear limits can help. For example, using Instagram for less than three hours a day or stopping social media use one hour before bed.
- Craft a Go-To List
- Create a list of things you can do instead of reaching for your phone. This could be going for a walk (maybe not this April though, with all of this rain š¢), reading a book, or any activity you enjoy. Having a go-to list of things you love to do instead of being on social media can help you build a healthier balance and make it easier to step away from your screen.
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Meet Someone from our Mental Health ServicesĀ Team! |
Yael serves as the Crisis Care Counselor at Student Wellness. She has been part of the team since 2023 and truly enjoys supporting and connecting with students. Her work focuses on helping clients build coping abilities while strengthening their skills in healing and managing difficult emotions.
Outside of work, she loves musical theatre and previously toured across the U.S. as part of a production of Anne!
Yael reminds us that university is a unique time, one that can feel like stepping into a whole new world, full of opportunities, meaningful connections, and people who share your interests. She encourages students to embrace that experience and take intentional breaks from social media. Itās easy to develop a complicated relationship with it, and she emphasizes the importance of nurturing in-person relationships and stepping outside to fully engage with everything this experience has to offer.
Learn more about Yael and the Student Wellness team below!
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Education:Ā BA in Communications; BFA in Musical Theatre Performance; MSW in Interpersonal Practice; MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education all from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. |
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How Much Is Too Much? Test Your Social Media Habits š¤³
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Social media can be a great outlet for self-expression and even a way to learn new skills. But like anything, itās best enjoyed in moderation. So, how often do you use social media?
This quiz encourages you to reflect on what you consume and your overall relationship with it. At the end of the quiz, it offers advice from Frances Trussell, a therapist and mindfulness teacher, on how to find balance while still enjoying everything social media has to offer š.
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| Caught in the Scroll: Why we "Doomscroll" and How to Find Balance
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Social media can be incredibly powerful. It can lift your mood, help you explore new places, and even bring people together to spark meaningful movements. But it also comes with the downside of endless scrolling.
Thatās why itās important to find a healthy balance between social media and everyday life. This TED-Ed video explains how, at the end of the day, social media platforms are businesses; theyāre designed to keep you engaged, and their algorithms are built to do exactly that. So how can we maintain that balance? Watch this video to learn why we get caught in endless scrolling and how we can create a healthier relationship with social media.
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