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Collier, Roger. “Mental health in the smartphone era.” CMAJ: Canadian Medical
Association Journal, 1 Nov. 2016, p. 1141+. Academic
OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&sw=w&u=kaea136&v=2.1&i d=GALE%7CA468632691&it=r&asid=fac2b7b3dce456959cba4d6f2811 59fd. Accessed 8 Nov. 2016.
Summary: Roger Collier, a member of the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), elaborates on and explains the every-growing correlation between mental health and the use of technology, the internet, and social media. In this article, Collier states that the people of today, specifically younger generations, have an increased dependency on technology. Additionally, he emphasizes that people have become obsessed with the internet and social media. …show more content…
Out of 254 first-year college students, 107 of them had what Collier calls “problematic internet use.” Furthermore, 33 of the students surveyed were thought to have an internet addiction. Because of this, many people have developed mental health issues. People often start treating their online lives as a supplement for their real lives, having an adverse effect on their mental well-being. The problem of internet addiction even has a proven direct link to multiple mental health issues, the most common of them being anxiety and …show more content…
In her article, she explains why social media is as much of a potential opportunity as it is a potential pitfall. It is no surprise that social media holds plenty of negative potential. Peak states that it has become especially dangerous for young adults entering careers. Because of how accessible information is, background checks on social media can prevent many people from getting their desired careers. However, Peak encourages us to take a second look at social media and to view it as an opportunity rather than just a downfall. Peak described today’s public as “more accustomed to readily sharing their thoughts and ideas through this very public platform.” As a psychiatrist, this is an incredible advantage. Research shows many patients spend much of their time online getting health information. In fact, 72% of people have used the internet as a way to research and solve their health-related problems. Therefore, psychiatrists can use the ever-growing popularity of social media to their advantage by using the platforms available as a career opportunity. Not only can they provide the public with accurate information, but they can also eliminate myths and educate the public. Furthermore, the amount of false information put on the internet creates a need for the profession in the internet
Collier, Roger. “Mental health in the smartphone era.” CMAJ: Canadian Medical
Association Journal, 1 Nov. 2016, p. 1141+. Academic
OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&sw=w&u=kaea136&v=2.1&i d=GALE%7CA468632691&it=r&asid=fac2b7b3dce456959cba4d6f2811 59fd. Accessed 8 Nov. 2016.
Summary: Roger Collier, a member of the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), elaborates on and explains the every-growing correlation between mental health and the use of technology, the internet, and social media. In this article, Collier states that the people of today, specifically younger generations, have an increased dependency on technology. Additionally, he emphasizes that people have become obsessed with the internet and social media. …show more content…
Out of 254 first-year college students, 107 of them had what Collier calls “problematic internet use.” Furthermore, 33 of the students surveyed were thought to have an internet addiction. Because of this, many people have developed mental health issues. People often start treating their online lives as a supplement for their real lives, having an adverse effect on their mental well-being. The problem of internet addiction even has a proven direct link to multiple mental health issues, the most common of them being anxiety and …show more content…
In her article, she explains why social media is as much of a potential opportunity as it is a potential pitfall. It is no surprise that social media holds plenty of negative potential. Peak states that it has become especially dangerous for young adults entering careers. Because of how accessible information is, background checks on social media can prevent many people from getting their desired careers. However, Peak encourages us to take a second look at social media and to view it as an opportunity rather than just a downfall. Peak described today’s public as “more accustomed to readily sharing their thoughts and ideas through this very public platform.” As a psychiatrist, this is an incredible advantage. Research shows many patients spend much of their time online getting health information. In fact, 72% of people have used the internet as a way to research and solve their health-related problems. Therefore, psychiatrists can use the ever-growing popularity of social media to their advantage by using the platforms available as a career opportunity. Not only can they provide the public with accurate information, but they can also eliminate myths and educate the public. Furthermore, the amount of false information put on the internet creates a need for the profession in the internet