Managing the digital world can feel overwhelming, especially when social media can shape how we think, feel, and interact. In this 90-minute workshop, Dr. Mike, a licensed psychologist, will guide participants in exploring the psychological effects of social media—both positive and negative—and will provide actionable strategies to use it more mindfully. Learn how social media can affect your emotional wellbeing, self-perception, and stress levels, and discover tools that can minimize its drawbacks while maximizing its benefits. The session includes techniques for setting boundaries, curating your online spaces, and using mindfulness to navigate the digital world with greater balance and intention.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insight into how social media affects your brain, emotions, and overall mental health, both positively and negatively.
- Reflect on how social media influences your mood and behavior, including triggers like self-comparison, fear of missing out (FOMO), and emotional reactivity.
- Learn evidence-based strategies to set boundaries, reduce screen time (or doom scrolling), and curate a digital environment that aligns with your values.
- Explore mindfulness techniques to approach social media with greater awareness, intention, and balance.
- Leave with a personalized plan for managing your social media use in a way that supports your mental health and overall wellbeing.
Presenter: Michael Marquez, Psy.D.; Psychologist; Co-Owner, Bmore Liberated
MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability-related accommodation for this event, please email worklife@mit.edu.