In the second installation of ‘Open Minded,’ Jenner sits with Dr. Jorge Partida, a mental-health expert who explains the psychological effects social media has on the brain and how to create a healthier relationship between the two.
Kendall Jenner Gets Real About How Social Media Has Affected Her Anxiety
In the second installment of Open Minded, Vogue’s new video series addressing anxiety and mental health, Kendall Jenner talks about the addictive nature of social media and how it has come to impact her connection to reality. “I find the more I'm looking at a screen, the more detached I feel to my own body or to, like, what's happening right in front of me.” Despite being aware of the unhealthy pull of nonstop scrolling, likes, and comments, the model, like many of us, admits she has a hard time logging off.
“There's plenty of research out there that really demonstrates that social media acts very much like an addiction,” says guest Dr. Jorge Partida, chief of psychology at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. “You are always looking for that positive reenforcement and the idea of what can happen—whether you're going to get a like or somebody's going to repost you—really keeps you coming back.” Jenner goes on to explain her frustration with how easily others can create narratives based on the snapshots they see on a newsfeed, and the two discuss insecurities around failure and not being good enough, emotions that can stem from trying to living up to high expectations that simply don't reflect reality.
This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Michella Oré
