The Hill with April Ryan is a weekly digital series hosted by April Ryan. It covers the ever-changing landscape of Capitol Hill and its impact on Black America. Each week, we feature unique interviews from Washington D.C. change agents to discuss politics and policy.

Michelle Obama on the Effect of Technology on Mental Health

– 00:00 – As we wrap up mental health month, The Grio’s April Ryan exclusively interviewed former First Lady Michelle Obama. They discussed finding the middle ground of embracing the good aspects of technology while also setting boundaries with ourselves to prioritize human connection. Obama reiterated her “going high” message as she spoke about the importance of mental health, her book The Light We Carry, and how we can use technology to enhance our humanity instead of detracting from it.