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Podcast: The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy
Episode: E126 - Is Social Media Dangerous for Kids?
Description: Today Alex discusses the question: is social media harmful for the mental health of young people? In this episode expect to learn: - Why human beings are vulnerable to information overload.- What about social media and smartphone technology could be addictive or harmful?- Super-powers or metaskills we should be cultivating in our children to deal with an AI driven world. - Recommendations around smartphones and social media for young people. Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant psychiatrist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist in-training.Wat...