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Plugging In explores how digital technologies are shaping the future of mental health by bringing together art, science, mental health expertise and personal experiences. It is created by researchers ... more
FAQs about Plugging In:How many episodes does Plugging In have?The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.
February 03, 2021Selfies & online social comparisons: Our love-hate relationshipThe need to portray ourselves through images wasn’t brought by the modern world, yet the 21st century has been regarded ‘the age of narcissism’. Join our host Alina Ivan in exploring our love-hate relationship with selfies, and the effects of online......more22minPlay
January 28, 2021Is social media addiction a valid phenomenon?Alina explores the evidence behind the catchphrase in conversation with mental health researchers, cultural historians, artists and experts by experience....more22minPlay
November 16, 2020Social Media: Mental Health PromotionCan social media be used to spread positive messages encouraging mental health awareness? In the first of this 5-part series, Katie asks mental health campaigners, young people and researchers their views on using the platform for mental health......more32minPlay
November 09, 2020In Conversation with: HeadspaceMindfulness on your phone? Katie met with Sarah Romotsky, Director of Healthcare Partnerships for Headspace, to find out how an app in our pocket could help us learn and practice the ancient art of meditation....more25minPlay
October 19, 2020In Conversation with: Shout 85258In our first episode, we talk to Shout 85258, a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Katie met with Victoria Hornby, CEO of Mental Health Innovations, and Gemma Farina, a trained Shout Volunteer,......more23minPlay
September 14, 2020Digital technologies and mental health?Plugging In is a podcast series developed by young researchers at King's College London exploring how digital technologies are shaping the future of our mental health and wellbeing, in conversation with experts and young people. This podcast is funded......more4minPlay
FAQs about Plugging In:How many episodes does Plugging In have?The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.