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Vicarious Trauma and Social Media: Protecting Your Mental Health in the Digital Age

by Matt Reffold | May 8, 2025 | Education

By: Matthew Reffold In our hyperconnected world, social media serves as both a window to the world and a faucet of distressing content. Graphic news, violent videos, and traumatic stories are constantly accessible on our phones at any moment, often leaving us...

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