Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Social Media's Effect on Mental Health and Psychosis - AI Podcast
Apr 28, 2025
Alara Skye, a natural health enthusiast, shares her expertise on the relationship between social media and mental health. She reveals how social media can exacerbate delusion-prone disorders, especially for those at risk of psychosis. The discussion highlights the lack of mental health tools addressing online behaviors and offers practical tips to safeguard emotional well-being. Skye emphasizes the need for real-world connections and self-awareness, urging listeners to track their emotional triggers and curate their social media feeds for a healthier mindset.
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Social Media Amplifies Delusions
- Social media worsens symptoms in people with delusion-prone disorders by reinforcing insecurities and distorted self-views.
- Online interactions lack nonverbal cues, leading to misunderstandings and paranoia.
Missing Cues Fuel Psychosis Risk
- Lack of body language online can cause users at risk of psychosis to misinterpret comments as hostile.
- Autism users often use social media differently, focusing on facts rather than validation.
Mental Health Assessments Miss Social Media
- Mental health tools often overlook social media use, risking misdiagnosis.
- People active online but withdrawn offline may not appear isolated through traditional assessments.