Collective Trauma Shared on Social Media Has Led to Compassion Fatigue
- 2 years ago
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. .
'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. .
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. .
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. .
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. .
Compassion fatigue is a condition often seen
in health professionals who are exposed
to human suffering on a daily basis. .
The condition is characterized by feelings of helplessness, isolation, numbness and avoidance. .
'Newsweek' reports that meditation, time spent in nature, regular exercise and creative activities all have been shown to reduce the symptoms of compassion fatigue. .
'Newsweek' reports that meditation, time spent in nature, regular exercise and creative activities all have been shown to reduce the symptoms of compassion fatigue. .
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. .
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.
'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. .
'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. .
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. .
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. .
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. .
Compassion fatigue is a condition often seen
in health professionals who are exposed
to human suffering on a daily basis. .
The condition is characterized by feelings of helplessness, isolation, numbness and avoidance. .
'Newsweek' reports that meditation, time spent in nature, regular exercise and creative activities all have been shown to reduce the symptoms of compassion fatigue. .
'Newsweek' reports that meditation, time spent in nature, regular exercise and creative activities all have been shown to reduce the symptoms of compassion fatigue. .
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. .
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.