Michelle Obama on the Effect of Technology on Mental Health

Jul. 24, 2024 – 02:50 – 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.