S1E6: Looking Beyond the Filter, the Effects of Social Media and Mental Health

Marking one of the most crucial topics for the future of mental health, this episode features the daily perceptions we have of ourselves and how this is being filtered, tainted, and sometimes hindered by the negative effects of social media.

Do you ever catch yourself unable to put your phone down? Have you ever compared yourself or your life to someone or something you have seen on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? Do you find it difficult to post something on Snapchat without using a filter?

These questions and more are covered in this episode, where I am joined by Laura Pasker, LMHC, CCTP who shares her perspective as a counselor with over 18 years of experience.

This episode demonstrates psychological theories and concepts, including introspection, the Emotional Contagion Theory, and how sleep influences the mind.