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/
Follow us on Insta! @mlnl911pod
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/
Follow us on Insta! @mlnl911pod