Send us a textEver scrolled through Instagram and felt like you’re losing your own story to someone else’s highlight reel?In this eye-opening episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Holly Quinonez — your go-to guides for mental resilience and mindset cleanup —break down the truth about mental health and social media.From dopamine addiction and comparison anxiety to the crash of social media depression, they unpack exactly how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook hijack your brain chemistry — and how you can take control.We talk about:Dopamine hits from likes & comments and the serotonin crash that followsThe comparison trap and why Instagram makes you feel “less than”Selena Gomez’s mental health journey and her decision to take social media breaksMyths about social media that keep you stuck in the scrollJanitor’s Tools — practical, science-backed tips for protecting your mental health onlineHow to do a social media detox and reclaim your attentionCreating a clean feed that actually nourishes your mindIf you’ve been feeling social media burnout, anxiety, or low self-esteem from scrolling — this episode will give you the tools, strategies, and mental toughness to protect your mind and start living your own story again.Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction1:29 – The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health18:31 – Gamification and Dopamine in Social Media18:46 – The Role of Dopamine in Social Media Addiction19:02 – The Dark Side of Social Media19:19 – The Addictive Nature of Social Media26:14 – Strategies to Overcome Social Media Addiction34:00 – Reframing Social Media Use38:22 – The Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Relationships42:00 – Challenges and Solutions for Social Media UsersJoin the Conversation & Access More Resources Be part of our Workplace Wellness Facebook group for practical mental health tips, real-world advice, and ongoing support from people who get it. 🔗 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen to This Episode On: 🎧 Spotify | Website | Apple PodcastsConnect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:FacebookLinkedInInstagramWebsiteSupport the show

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