EPISODE · Feb 2, 2023 · 1H 9M
70. Digital Detox: Promoting Mental Health in the Screen Age
from Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin · host Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP
Social media use is harmful to the mental health of teens. Depression, self-harm, suicide attempts, and suicide have all increased significantly over the last 15 years. However, complete abstinence from our devices is not realistic. Like most things in life, we need a healthy balance—digital media is no different.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSADDITIONAL RESOURCES3:00 - Disillusioned: A Perfect Circle4:00 - Recent increases in depressive symptoms among US adolescents: trends from 1991 to 2018 - PMC11:00 - The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life - Wikipedia14:45 - Who compares and despairs? The effect of social comparison orientation on social media use and its outcomes20:00 - Haters Gonna Hate, Trolls Gonna Troll: The Personality Profile of a Facebook Troll - PMC25:30 - Mad Men - The Carousel (Higher Quality)27:30 - Dr. Jean Twenge32:30 - Instagram’s New Emphasis On Algorithm-Fed Videos – Deadline34:00 - Kate Winslet - Instagram 41:30 - Child Development – The Time-Out Controversy: Effective or Harmful?47:00 - Examining the Effectiveness of Gamification in Mental Health Apps for Depression: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - PMC49:00 - CORRECTION: House unanimously passes bill to let Illinois parents leave teens home alone50:00 - Protecting Teens from Big Tech: Five Policy Ideas for States55:30 - Tipper Gore | The First Amendment Encyclopedia59:00 - Her (film) - Wikipedia1:01:00 - iGen: Narcissism and Neuroticism | Dr. Jean Twenge | EP 3031:01:30 - Rule breaking in adolescence and entrepreneurial status: An empirical investigation1:08:00 - Over nearly 80 years, Harvard study has been showing how to live a healthy and happy life
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Social media use is harmful to the mental health of teens. Depression, self-harm, suicide attempts, and suicide have all increased significantly over the last 15 years. However, complete abstinence from our devices is not realistic. Like most things in life, we need a healthy balance—digital media is no different.
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