Social media, according to scientific studies, is becoming linked very strongly to mental health – specifically negative mental health. In 2020, the average daily time spent on social media by U.S. users amounted to 65 minutes. While not wholly negative in its effect, teenagers and young adults are becoming more aware of the negativity...
On Friday afternoon Active Minds, Bradley University’s mental health organization, planned a destress event for students to attend. Situated in Room 222 of Bradley Hall, students filled the room and lined the hallways outside, determined to relieve the stress of midterms and take a break from homework and studies. The atmosphere was welcoming and...