Millennial 911

Join us every Tuesday to tackle the millennial emergency. We’re aware that they’re not real emergencies, but they’re still important. We’ll bring in guests as first responders and by the end of each episode you’ll have essentials for your own first aid kit. For more, follow us on Instagram @mlnl911pod. And feel free to dial 911 by sending us a dm with an emergency - we got you.

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Millennial 911

Instagram is my therapist now

November 06, 2023 • Alyssa and Megan • Season 1 • Episode 1

Our first responder this week is Jenni Daines, a registered psychologist and conveniently, one of our very best friends. Jenni helps us understand why the quick-fix approach to healing that social media offers can be so alluring and inspires us to take a more balanced and informed approach to our wellness.

4:45 “Choose your own adventure approach”

5:43 Irony around getting off social media to improve mental health

9:57 How we use our phones to avoid what we’re actually feeling

11:50 Are more people self-diagnosing their mental health concerns because of social media?

21:30 New vocabulary around mental health

24:50 Mental health influencers

28:30 Distinguishing experts on social media from educated and regulated experts

32:00 Quick fix approach to healing

38:40 Thinking about the ROI when it comes to therapy

40:46 Accessing professional help and alternatives off of social media

For more information on psychologist and guiding principles: https://www.cap.ab.ca/

Access Mental Health (publicly funded) https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/Page11443.aspx

Canadian Mental Health Association for information and even courses related to mental health: https://cmha.ca/find-info/mental-health/general-info/