May 17, 2022

Studio Talk: Real Conversations About Mental Health.

Social Media and Mental Health. Season 1 Episode 7

In this episode the co-hosts, Xiomara and Victoria, have a discussion about social media and the negative and positive impact it can have on mental health. They get into details about how social media has impacted their personal lives and mental health in positive ways and in negative ways. They also provide some steps that we can all consider taking to protect our mental health when using social media. 

They encourage the listeners to provide feedback, comments as well as their opinions and experiences about their own experiences with social media and their mental health. The discussion offers resources and references for listeners to review and examine and listeners are encouraged to do their own research and draw their own conclusions about the issues discussed. As with most issues, there is good and bad found and the co-hosts recognize that as reality and have an honest conversation about it.

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References:  

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7364393/

https://mentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-and-social-media/

https://time.com/5650266/social-media-girls-mental-health/

https://www.nami.org/NAMInet/NAMI-State-Organization-and-NAMI-Affiliate-Leaders/Awareness/AKA/Social-Media

Mental Health Resources:

https://www.thex-studio.org/resources

Studio Talk contact: studiotalkmentalhealth@gmail.com

Learn more about our co-hosts: Xiomara A. Sosa www.thex-studio.org Victoria Lockridge https://www.wildvioletcounseling.com/

The Studio Talk podcast and the information provided by Xiomara A. Sosa and Victoria Lockridge are solely intended for educational and social change advocacy purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although they are licensed mental health counselors, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical, psychological or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician or appropriate mental health provider before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

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PLEASE READ: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room. If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services.