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.
Watch Alex on Adam Lane Smith's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dd6GAsZhQ0&t=1529s
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