Like a rising wave, mental health problems related to social media are growing and affecting millions of people. It’s a problem that rests firmly in our hands. Our phones entertain us. They inform us and help us quickly share and obtain information, even laughter. How we interact with each other -- and our phones -- has improved and at the same time injured our relationships, our work performance, our reputations, even our wellbeing. Dr. Sofia Reynoso-Crow, a trained psychologist at the University Medical Center of El Paso, says our phones and social media are contributing to our anxiety and overall mental health in a way we’ve not seen before. Research indicates that teen suicide rates have risen, in tandem, with the rise of social media. However, for every problem, there’s a solution and in many ways users are already finding ways to deal with the fabricated reality of social media.Production Team:Writer and host: Ryan Mielke, Director of Public Affairs, University Medical Center of El PasoAudio engineer: Diego Muniz, Manager of Video and Audio Production, University Medical Center of El PasoPlease remember to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Your support helps us reach more listeners.

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