1. Social media
1.1. political
1.1.1. Changed the way campaigns are run and how Americans interact with elected officials.
1.1.1.1. More accessible to voters.
1.1.1.2. Can publish content instantly.
1.1.1.3. Causes scandals and controversaries.
1.2. economic
1.2.1. Democratization of information.
1.2.2. Platform economy.
1.2.2.1. Linked to a series of platforms that control distribution.
1.2.3. New ecosystems.
1.2.3.1. Allows new entrepreneurs to build off.
1.3. religion
1.3.1. Online communities.
1.3.1.1. Allows more places for congregations to engage and discuss with sermons.
1.3.1.2. Share insights of bible.
1.3.2. Church leaders' involvement.
1.3.2.1. Allows opportunity for constant engagement, being experimental and profound
2. Mental Health
2.1. social
2.1.1. People with supportive friends and family generally have a better mental health.
2.1.2. People who participate in clubs and voluntary organizations generally have better mental health.
2.1.3. Men have better mental health with a large family while females have better mental health in a smaller family.
2.2. political
2.2.1. Change
2.2.1.1. The fear of change in ones day to day life can cause anxiety.
2.2.2. Brings uncertainty.
2.3. economic
2.3.1. work productivity is closely related to a good mental health.
2.3.2. Depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorders are the leading mental disorders producing financial and human capital losses.
2.4. religion
2.4.1. Higher levels of religious belief and practice is associated with better mental health.
2.4.1.1. Lower rates of depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and suicidal behavior.
2.4.2. Religiosity can enhance recovery from mental illness, aiding in the healing process.
2.4.3. Religiosity is helpful in times of heightened stress and vulnerability.