Journey 012 - The Social Media Minefield with Bene Katabua

<p><strong>Part 1: Alleviating the Stigma Around Mental Health  (4:21)</strong></p><p>In some countries, people and organisations have begun to speak more openly about mental health issues, like anxiety, and take into consideration the impact it may have on our lives. Bene discusses why she became a Child Psychologist and importance of alleviating the stigma around mental around.</p><p><i>Key Questions</i></p><p><i><strong>Q3:</strong>  To give us some cultural context, did you have to make any major changes to adapt to work life in Abu Dhabi? (8:52)</i></p><p><i><strong>Q4:</strong> What is your opinion on alleviating the stigma around mental health? Would you say there has been a further shift in the view on mental health issues during the pandemic? (9:23)</i></p><p><strong>Part 2: Stepping into the Comparison Minefield of Social Media (13:10)</strong></p><p>Social media is one reason why we are so attached to our devices and because of its addictive nature we sometimes spend more time on it than we intend to. Bene talks about the warning signs of social media addiction and how we know when it becomes harmful to our wellbeing.</p><p><i><strong>Q5: </strong>What are the warning signs that our usage of social media is harmful to our mental health? (13:46)</i></p><p><i><strong>Q6:</strong> Why do we become addicted to our favourite social media platforms? </i> (15:57)</p><p><i><strong>Q8:</strong> According to you, why are people more likely to feel depressed the more they use social media? What factors contribute to this feeling?</i> <i>(21:42)</i></p><p><strong>Part 3: When is it OK to Disconnect? (38:08)</strong></p><p>Social media can be useful. It can also be very harmful. It can lead to anxiety, depression and even thoughts of suicide. So, when do we know it is time to disconnect? Bene discusses strategies we can use to stay in control of our social media usage.</p><p><i><strong>Q10: </strong>Given that parents have their children at home, is social media beneficial to keep children and teenagers busy during