Therapists' rates are set by insurance companies, leading some to explore alternative income sources like brand deals and merch. While some therapists can make significantly more money through influencer channels, the constant pressure to create content and keep up with algorithms can negatively impact their mental health. Despite the potential for substantial income, many influencers find the grind challenging with diminishing rewards.
Some therapists are turning to TikTok as a way to make more money and avoid burnout, but is a nightly scroll through therapy content enough to help solve our mental health crisis?
This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
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