Season 2 - Redefining the binary around social media and young people’s mental health

Join hosts Xand and Rochelle for Episode 5 ‘The power of conversation: redefining the binary around social media and young people’s mental health’ with Dr Chris Bagley and Ella Gregory. “There’s much more room for nuance in the conversation than it feels like we have now.” Social media is a huge part of our lives, but growing fears are fuelling debate that it is bad for children and young people. What should the conversation around social media be and what questions should we be asking? Exploring the binary complexities of social media, Dr Chris Bagley and Ella Gregory bring a fresh perspective to the general media narrative around social media and its effect on young people’s mental health. Are we asking the right questions without being hindered by our own bias? Why are we struggling to make online safe? What are the real dangers? They discuss the lack of quantifiable research, exploitation, and how open and balanced conversations is key to navigating the confusing land of social media. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/health-of-public/power-conversation-redefining-binary-around-social-media-and-young-people-show-notes