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The Neuroscience of Protests: Why Taking to the Streets is an Emotional Rollercoaster and How to Protect Your Mental Health

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The Protest Brain: Psychiatrists Reveal the Neurobiology of Outrage, Euphoria, and the Mental Health Crash That Follows

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Paramus NJ – From massive demonstrations led by Gen Z in the U.S. and Nepal to major global movements, millions are actively challenging the status quo. With over 140 mass demonstrations worldwide in the past year, political protests are a defining feature of our time—and they are having a profound psychological effect.

Clinicians from Flow Neuroscience, a company specializing in brain health treatments, explain that activism is a deeply psychological process, and the intense emotional journey requires specific mental health strategies for recovery.

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Have We Reached Peak Social Media? New Data Shows Global Engagement is Finally Declining

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The Great Unfollow: Global Study Suggests We’ve Hit ‘Peak Social Media’—Why Gen Z Is Logging Off

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Ridgewood NJ – After two decades of explosive growth, is the social media boom finally slowing down? A new global study suggests that the answer is yes, particularly when looking at how much time users are spending on major platforms.

A massive survey of 250,000 people for the Financial Times found that global social media use declined in 2023 and 2024. While the overall user base continues to grow, the crucial metric of engagement—the time people spend scrolling—has likely peaked, offering a glimmer of hope to experts concerned about the negative effects of social media addiction on youth development.

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