Recent research shows that approximately 72% of US adults are active on social media! This number has grown exponentially from 2005 when research performed stated that only 5% of US adults were using social media. With the onset of high social media use, there have been some positives and negatives. Research shows that social media and news consumption has been linked to anxiety and depression. How to find the healthy balance? Listen in to Living Freely Podcast today as Rachel Ann Dine, LPC breaks down the positive and negative aspects of social media, questions to understand root causes of using social media, and tips to achieve a healthy relationship with social media. With anxiety and depression being at all time highs right now, understand if social media is harming or helping your mental health. Be empowered to create a relationship with social media and news consumption that feels healthy to you! Want to know more about what programs Norfolk Public Library is offering? Visit their website to learn more: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/ Say hi to Rachel Ann and receive more mental health resources! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelanndinecounseling/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkGnsXfbZm8EkMbRRj2G1ew Book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Love-Real-talk-woman-ebook/dp/B07NJBLLSB Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).