Don't buy into the myth that social media is the path to mental illness, depression or overwhelming envy. It is just part of our social world. We are all imperfect and different. That's part of the beauty of people and makes life more interesting. That doesn't mean we don't aspire... read more →
Feb
08
Feb
05
It's easy to blame the tools. This story in the Baltimore Sun (Alleged murder plot described as parents, police step up efforts to protect teens) will be one of many where people blast Kik and similar apps and worry how to make the apps safe. The goal should be making... read more →
Jan
28
As if being a parent wasn’t hard enough, now we have to worry about FoMO Parenting. This is a permutation of the FoMO (Fear of Missing Out) that people report experiencing on social media. Only know we worry about it for our kids. Parenting is plenty stressful without this whole... read more →
Nov
18
Social media is the terrorist’s best and worst friend. Acts of terrorism need to be public to get attention, make a statement and spread fear. Social media amplifies these events, allowing people around the world to instantaneously see and respond to the horror and to feel the sense of vulnerability... read more →
Oct
28
Newflash: YouTube “celebrities” Sam and Nia might be pregnant again. This is a couple who have been so successful documenting daily "family life led by Christian values" (their description, not mine) that Sam quit his job as a nurse and is now focusing on YouTube full time. Troublesome shift of professional... read more →
Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.