In our hyper-connected world, where politics pervade life and social media is both a platform for discourse and a battleground for ideologies, maintaining mental well-being can be a challenge. Join us for a discussion around the intricate relationship between mental health, social media, and politics. We’ll explore ways in which social media shapes our political views and, subsequently, impacts our mental wellness. The speakers will share insights in the way groupthink, mis-information, and logical fallacies influence our thoughts and emotional states.
Learn how to “disagree without being disagreeable” by spotting misinformation, groupthink, and logical fallacies. Discover the importance of mindful media consumption and how to create a balance between staying informed and your mental well-being.
Discussants
- Elizabeth DePoy, Ph.D., Professor of Interdisciplinary Disability Studies, Social Work and Cooperating Faculty, School of Policy and International Affairs and Mechanical Engineering
- Angela Fileccia, LCSW, Director of the Counseling Center, Facilitator
- Stephen Gilson, Ph.D., Coordinator and Professor of Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
- Kevin Hudson, MA, Student Wellness Educator, Facilitator
- Judith E. Rosenbaum, Ph.D., Chair | Associate Professor, Department of Communication and Journalism
- Cassandra Rowan, M.A., doctoral student in clinical psychology working in the Peer Relations Lab with Patricia Goodhines, Ph.D.
