Between swipe-up links, IGTV videos, and hashtags, it's very easy to get caught up in a flood of content. Dr. Barbara recommends setting a timer on your phone before opening any social media apps. "Be intentionally disciplined and aware of the emotional bandwidth you use while consuming Black trauma content, because it ultimately leads to outrage fatigue, making your fight for racial justice much less effective," she said.
Similarly, Dr. Sheva stressed that it's OK to disengage from social media. "You can be an activist and be intentional about the amount and quality of the content that you are taking in," she said. So, set that timer, or consider silencing notifications or muting accounts that feel particularly heavy for you — whatever helps keep you from feeling overwhelmed.