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Our Kids Are NOT Alright - Psychologist, Stella O’Malley

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CHAPTER

The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health

This chapter explores the negative effects of social media, particularly Instagram, on the mental health of young people, focusing on issues like hyper-sexualization, vanity, body image disorders, and narcissism. The speakers discuss the obsession with taking selfies, the pressure on women to prioritize their looks, and the shift in men becoming more concerned with their appearance due to social media and consumerism. They emphasize the need to address these issues to prevent the devastating consequences of mental illness.

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