Scroll, Post, Repeat: Mental Health in the Age of Social Media

In this episode, we dive into the digital world to unpack how social media is shaping our mental health—for better and worse. From the pressure to present perfect lives to the doomscrolling spiral, we explore how these platforms impact mood, self-esteem, and connection. And hey, we’re not innocent either—time to get real about our screen habits. We share insights on how mindfulness, digital detoxes, and therapy—like cognitive behavioral therapy for social media addiction—can help manage comparison and anxiety. Don’t forget to check in with yourself: What value am I getting from this app? How do I feel after scrolling? And yes—affirmations matter: “You are kind, you are smart, you are important.”Oh—and we are also challenging ourselves to do a digital detox. Did we succeed? Did we fail? Tune in next episode to find out how it went and what we learned about our own habits along the way!Let’s keep the convo going! Hit that Follow button so you never miss a fresh take from your fave Psych PAs.Follow us on Instagram! — psych_pas_on_call