Social Media ADDICTION & Your Brain [EXPERT Insight]
What is Social Media Addiction and what are screens doing to your brain? Is Social Media Addiction real? Did you know that social media targets the same reward centers in the brain as cocaine?
In an age where technology continues to dominate our lives, social media has emerged as both a blessing and a curse. Our society as a whole is currently experiencing a mental health crisis. The impact of social media has undoubtedly contributed to the mental health crisis of our children, adolescents, and adults alike creating a mental strain on our own sense of self. One of the biggest challenges is stimulus overload of images and content on social media 24/7 with no rest. Combined with deluge of curated information creates many serious developmental issues manifesting into mental health challenges. In children and adults there's said to be an increase in anxiety, eating disorders, depression, ADHD, and Body Dysmorphia, to name a few.
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In this episode, Dr Rahban is joined with Dr. Hilary Bowers, a Board-Certified Pediatrician specializing in behavioral and mental health. Together they dive deeply into this menacing topic. What are the symptoms we need to look out for and what can we do about it?
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Episode Highlights:
(00:00:06) Introduction to Social Media Addiction in Children and Adults
(00:01:36) Introduction of Mental Health Expert Dr. Bowers
(00:02:10) Dr. Bowers' Background
(00:03:57) Children's Mental Health Focus: Various Mental Health Issues including ADHD, Anxiety
(00:05:04) Social Media's Negative Impact on The Self
(00:07:31) Challenges of Constant Connectivity
(00:10:13) Curated Content Dangers
(00:12:03) Body Image Issues
(00:14:00) Parental Control in Media Exposure
(00:15:02) The Reality of Social Media Images and Unrealistic Expectations
(00:16:10) Symptoms of Distress in Children
(19:01) Recognizing Changes in Behavior
(19:57) In-Group vs. Out-Group Dynamics
(21:49) Symptoms of Social Pressure
(24:58) The Impact of Social Media
(26:52) Social Media Addiction
(29:59) The Role of Likes in Social Media and Self Esteem
(32:27) Communication Skills in the Digital Age and Decline in Face to Face Interaction
(35:36) Parental Involvement and Intervention
(00:38:36) Parenting and Engagement
(00:39:17) Building Relationships
(00:40:14) Being a Fun Parent
(00:40:59) Boundaries as Love
(00:42:10) Creating a Safe Environment
(00:42:35) Intervening Early
(00:43:04) Handling Difficult Situations
(00:43:50) Emotional Reactions
(00:43:50) Understanding Adolescent Development
(00:45:50) Communication with Children
(00:46:19) Engaging Alternatives
(00:47:47) Volunteering and Engagement
(00:48:18) Good Parenting
(00:49:27) Quality Time
(00:50:15) Setting Goals as Parents
(00:51:05) Technology and Children
(00:52:00) Parenting Challenges
(00:53:10) Trusted Adults
(00:54:10) Closing Remarks
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