The proliferation of technology and social media have created a mental health crisis in our society today, especially among young people. This is in large part because we see the best 1% of others’ lives online, to which nobody’s life can measure up. Furthermore, social media provides a 24/7/365 platform for bullying and harassment. Addiction to our devices has exacerbated the problem because we are constantly connected to our screens instead of connecting with each other. I developed the Growing Gratitude Tree for my three children and others as a way to combat the aforementioned, and prepare them for this new world in which we live.
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