Gedale Fenster - Podcast Mental Health Therapist Aleth Santos Talks About Social Media, Mental Disorders & More.
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Aug 20, 2025 Aleth Santos, a mental health therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and codependency, shares her insights on the impact of social media on mental health. She discusses the dual nature of social media in connecting people while causing anxiety and low self-esteem. Santos emphasizes self-awareness in relationships, the importance of self-acceptance, and the role of communication in personal growth. She also addresses emotional resilience and therapeutic techniques that can foster healthier connections and mental well-being.
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Pandemic Effects Are Long Lasting
- Post-2020 anxiety and isolation persist and shape new relationship dynamics.
- Social media flooded information amplifies emotions and self-talk, affecting mental health.
Social Media's Double-Edged Impact
- Social media offers connection and expertise but also harms self-esteem and heightens symptoms.
- These amplified symptoms can shift perceptions and damage relationships.
Personality Patterns Start Young
- Personality disorders form in adolescence and shape interaction patterns across life.
- They impair healthy exchanges like feedback, respect, and emotional reciprocity.
