Something I have always found concerning is that for the average person who does not know much about mental health, seeing posts on social media saying “we all need to look after our mental health, make sure you take a break, don’t overload yourself…” etc. gives the message that looking after general wellbeing is the same as mental health. And by doing so further alienises and stigmatises people with experiences like psychosis and schizophrenia. The amount of times I see people post about “taking care of yourself” and then the same people will be the first to use derogatory terms when they see someone in the street seemingly talking to themselves whilst actually hallucinating. Mental health is much more than wellbeing, depression, anxiety, suicide. And whilst it’s good that social media has increased awareness of these things, it is concerning how this seems to be at the detriment to other mental illnesses.
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Great points. Basic wellbeing is different from managing a complex mental health condition
@lolarose5331
2 жыл бұрын
Mental health and wellbeing can be seen on a spectrum. People who do not have diagnoses as such still can have mental health concerns and those with psychosis can also do things that support their wellbeing. Although you’re it’s not nice that those stigmatise others whilst also preaching to look after your mental health but there is a lot of stigma that comes from the media and others have a responsibility to break that down.
@jardelrobinson5713
2 жыл бұрын
I think that the aim of a psychology based social media is very important. For example, your channel is directed at Psychology students/aspiring clinical psychologists. You share very little about actually diagnosing mental illnesses or even the symptoms. You provide more occupational guidance whereas, pages that are diagnosing or sharing “symptoms” of mental illnesses are different. - hopefully this makes sense. I feel as though pages sharing symptoms or other information, directly about mental illness, need to be more careful and thoughtful about their posts and the type of information they share
@Laura-np1ur
2 жыл бұрын
I can definitely relate to the struggle with social media and being in the field of psychology. I have always loved creating content on my youtube channel for health & fitness/working out videos/recipes, and vlogs. I also used my personal instagram (on public) to share similar posts around health & fitness and getting into the gym (nothing to do with psychology). However, I am now so conflicted in even continuing to share videos on working out and being in the gym, or sharing anything fitness related on my instagram/youtube, because I wonder how appropriate that would be if a client came across these? It's so tricky.. I love psychology, have shared a video or two around the topic, and would love to continue sharing psychology videos on my youtube channel, but at the same time I am so passionate about health and fitness and feel I can't keep sharing this anymore.. Such a difficult thing to think about and it's hard to know exactly what to do.. I have already made so many old videos private, even though I am proud of these videos, simply because they wouldn't be deemed "appropriate" in the world of psychology.. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Sharon xx
@Alex-wf6ul
2 жыл бұрын
I use all the social media platforms but I never advertise what I do for work or discuss mental health from a professional standpoint on social media. My work and my personal life are two separate things. However, people who have dedicated psychologist pages have all my respect!
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
I think it's really down to preference! I'm trying to separate my personal life from my Psychology account nowadays, but this might change!
@amberhepburn-taylor5916
Жыл бұрын
I found this video so helpful and informative, thank-you! I've just started my research project about the ethics of UK counsellors having a professional Instagram, and it's interesting to get the perceptive from another student in a similar role - I'm a level 4 counselling student
@Dani_Y
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video :) More conversations about psychology and social media are definitely needed. What are your thoughts on a psychologist sharing a de-identified story and/or positive outcome on social media? For the purpose of increasing awareness of the troubles people in the community face, and for possibly inspiring/motivating others to give/assist others where they can. For example, 'worked with a young male with a trauma and substance use history. He is really trying to create positive change in his life, but he reported being homeless, which was identified as a high need. Finally, today we've managed to secure him accommodation. Today is a good day!' Would you consider a post like that to be appropriate or inappropriate?
@jabirca6628
2 жыл бұрын
Really informative Thanks a lot.
@nontobekomabaso4942
2 жыл бұрын
This is an extremely sensitive and much needed topic as many influencers send out information that tends to be misleading. Thank you so much for this clear and concise message.
@lolarose5331
2 жыл бұрын
Why has my comment been deleted?! What happened to being open to the feedback on this topic? :/
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't deleted any comments!! Please repost!! I will contact YT regarding this as it keeps happening
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