We are beyond thrilled that we were able to interview Dr. Melanie McNally on this week's episode. She teaches us all about social media - and, seriously, she gave us about 30 different conversations we want to have with our teen girls about this!

• The negative effects of social media
  • External validation
  • Encourages "teenage narcissism"
  • Push to curate image
  • Linked to loneliness and depression
  • Personal call-out culture
  • Social comparison
• The positive effects of social media
  • Possibilities of new, similar friendships
  • Increased belonging
  • Humor and pro-social fun
  • Creativity
  • Potential jobs
  • Activism
  • Exposure to diversity
  • Destigmatization of mental health
• Encouraging Healthy Social Media Use
  • Mindfulness
  • Building self-awareness
  • Education
  • Encourage proactive thinking

 

Resources:

• @drmelaniemcnally
• drmelaniemcnally.com
• Dr. McNally's Online Support for Teens and Young Adults, destinationyou.net