The Full Circle Podcast

Ep. 69 - Youth Mental Health, Toxic Positivity & The Negative Impacts of Social Media w/ Sophia Dawson


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Sophia Dawson is a Psychologist working with young people aged 12-25, supporting them with their mental and emotional health so they can live rich and meaningful lives.

Whether you’re a young person, a parent, or know someone who might benefit from this episode - there’s plenty of helpful tips that Sophia shares which you can start implementing in your life today. 

 

In This Episode You'll Learn About:

  • Why Sophia decided to pursue psychology, and how she knew so early on it was her path

  • Tips on preventing clinician burnout, when you are providing support to others

  • The common issues Sophia sees affecting young people today

  • What signs you can start to look out for in others, that their mental health might be suffering

  • The role devices & social media play in mental health

  • Why males may find it harder to reach out for support, and how we can support them

  • What toxic positivity is and why we need to look out for it

  • What you can start doing at home to increase your happiness & overall mental health

  • How to empower young people with navigating their future

 

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Resources:
  • Sophias website

  • Sophias Instagram

  • [BOOK] The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk

  • [BOOK] Untamed, by Glennon Doyle

  • [BOOK] The Better Brain, by Bonnie J. Kaplan and Julia Rucklidge

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