Mentally Unwell or Just Online Too Much? With Taash Balakas

This week we’re joined by psychologist Tassh Balakas and honestly… strap in, because it’s a full audit of your mental health habits.We unpack why everyone thinks they’re “media literate” (you’re not), why your nervous system is fried before breakfast, and how watching 700 traumatic videos a day is not activism. And - • why your algorithm is not your friend (it’s actually playing you)• the difference between being informed and emotionally cooked• ChatGPT as your therapist… and why that’s slightly concerning• TikTok diagnosing you within 3 scrolls flat• why people are collecting mental health labels but not doing anything with them• how to actually set boundaries with news and social media• why a diagnosis is helpful… but not your entire personalityKate’s like: if you’re consuming everything and doing nothing… what’s the pointTansy’s like: if AI is validating you 24/7… babe that’s not therapyTassh’s like: please, for the love of god, develop some boundariesTakeaway?Close the app. Touch some grass. You’ll be fine.#mentalhealth #psychology #mentalhealthawareness #wellness #selfawareness #emotionalhealth #boundaries #medialiteracy #psychologytalk #therapy #selfgrowth #mentalfitness