Social media: is it good or bad for our mental health? We’ve been swamped with headlines talking about how damaging platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are to young people’s wellbeing. But the fact is there’s a lack of research – and social media is constantly developing.
In this episode, we delve into these issues with James, a mental health campaigner with experience of OCD and eating disorders, and Amy, a researcher psychologist looking into the effects of social media and technology on human interaction and wellbeing.
Together we talk about the pros and cons of using social media, how we can make sure research keeps up with the ever-evolving social media platforms, the effects of screen time on young people and the possibility of regulating social media use in future.
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Ep 7: Why are women twice as likely to develop anxiety?
Ep 6: How does PTSD affect firefighters? And what can we do to stop it?
Ep 5: Can magic mushrooms treat depression?
Ep 4: A new way of thinking about OCD
Ep 3: The reality of life with social anxiety and the app that could help
Ep 2: Could an algorithm end the trial-and-error approach to mental health treatment?
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