In this episode, I talk about:Why research into the link between social media and mental health is flawed, and the reason that experts can’t agree whether social media is good or bad for youThe dangers of skim reading misleading news headlines about the impact of social media on mental healthWhether social media companies and national governments have a responsibility to protect us from the harmful effects of social media on our mental healthThe important difference between causation and correlation, when it comes to discussing mental health issuesWhy it’s difficult to measure the impact social media has on our mental health, and what data social media companies already have about the way their platforms negatively affect usersThe highly individualised nature of your experience on social media, and why you must take responsibility for curating a more positive experience for yourselfWhat we know about the links between social media and changes in mood, depression, anxiety, suicide and self-harm, body image, and lonelinessThe reasons why social media might be making you feel depressed, anxious, self-conscious, or lonely, and what to do if you’re concerned about yourself or someone you knowThe definition of social media addiction and why it’s more than simply spending too much time onlineHow social media provides a space for online communities and text-based support that can benefit your mental healthMy personal struggles with depression and anxiety, and how social media has both helped and hurt meThe 7 day social media and mental health journalling challenge View show notes including links to all the resources and tools mentioned: https://thedigitaldietcoach.com/017
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