Collective Trauma, Shared on Social Media, Has Led to Compassion Fatigue.
'Newsweek' reports that, thanks to social media, the world now has a front-row seat for all of the terrible things that happen every day.
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'Newsweek' reports that, thanks to social media, the world now has a front-row seat for all of the terrible things that happen every day.
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It would seem that the whole range of human suffering is accessible anywhere with a cell signal.
It would seem that the whole range of human suffering is accessible anywhere with a cell signal.
As a result, America's mental health has taken a hit.
According to a widely-cited 2013 study of the impact of viewing graphic news footage on mental health, , "vicariously experienced events can become collective traumas.".
This means that all the suffering viewed, throughout the various forms of media , can trigger real stress responses in viewers.
This can lead to negative health outcomes, including , cumulative damage to one's mental health.
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According to 'Newsweek,' Americans spend at least one hour a day on social media, with those between the ages of 16 and 29 online three hours a day.
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According to 'Newsweek,' Americans spend at least one hour a day on social media, with those between the ages of 16 and 29 online three hours a day.
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Compassion fatigue is a condition often seen in health professionals who are exposed to human suffering on a daily basis.
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The condition is characterized by feelings of helplessness, isolation, numbness and avoidance.
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'Newsweek' reports that meditation, time spent in nature, regular exercise and creative activities all have been shown to reduce the symptoms of compassion fatigue.
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'Newsweek' reports that meditation, time spent in nature, regular exercise and creative activities all have been shown to reduce the symptoms of compassion fatigue.
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As horrifying events continue to unfold on smartphones around the world, people must learn how to remain engaged and empathetic while safeguarding their own mental health.
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As horrifying events continue to unfold on smartphones around the world, people must learn how to remain engaged and empathetic while safeguarding their own mental health.
