Smackdown 1

The application I decided to do my first Smackdown on is Pinterest. Pinterest is a visual discovery application that has taken the internet by storm. While on this app you can search any topic you can think of, and receive pictures, articles, and informational posts about this topic. You can follow other pinners, save pins, and organize them into groups. Many people use the app to find arts and crafts ideas, as well as ideas for decorating and organizing. Pinterest is also a promoter of the newly discovered acronym DIY - do it yourself. The app has countless step-by-step tutorials of how to create something yourself instead of having to pay a ridiculous amount of money for it. I love Pinterest because there are an almost infinite amount of things you can discover.

In relation to my major, Pinterest can be an extremely helpful tool. If you search the word "psychology," a plethora of posts come up. For anyone who is studying psychology or already in the field, Pinterest is the app you want to have. There are many helpful tips to guide you in understanding all fields of psychology. If you are looking for information on mental disorders, there are many articles and pamphlets containing pictures and bullets describing specific mental illnesses. If you are looking for ideas for treatment, there are many posts describing helpful plans and tactics. But most importantly, if you are concerned about your own mental health, whether it be stress or illness, there are plenty of very helpful tips and practices that can bring your mind to a more stable and pleasant state.