May Moorefield

@harvard undergraduate in history of science // researcher in medical anthropology and global mental health @GMHatHarvard // archival research fanatic 📚

[May Moorefield @MayMoorefield]

as a final project for my anthropology course on mental health, mental illness, and mental healthcare, i conducted research and wrote a "mini ethnography" on Gen Z experiences with anxiety and interpersonal relationships on twitter

here are some of my findings:

[May Moorefield @MayMoorefield]

i've always found it peculiar when outlets present news and current events without any historical background– context is key

[May Moorefield @MayMoorefield]

many capitalist countries like the U.S. neglect elderly populations as older people are less able to produce, and we must acknowledge the impact this has on life expectancy (and more importantly, the quality of life we should expect in old age)

[May Moorefield @MayMoorefield]

there is a lot of focus on foods and diets that lead to the high prevalence of longevity in "blue zones" such as Sardinia and Okinawa, but we should also consider how their cultures of caregiving and respect for the elderly might play a role

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... those who may experience social anxiety as a result of social media usage.

thank you for reading this thread!!! please dm me if you have any thoughts, questions, or want to know more about the project :)

[May Moorefield @MayMoorefield]

as a final project for my anthropology course on mental health, mental illness, and mental healthcare, i conducted research and wrote a "mini ethnography" on Gen Z experiences with anxiety and interpersonal relationships on twitter

here are some of my findings:

[May Moorefield @MayMoorefield]

in this way, we see how Twitter can serve as both a powerful tool for genuine connection and a source of anxiety in interpersonal relationships. understanding the distinction between these outcomes will be crucial to cultivating healthier ways of using Twitter and caring for...