Suzanne Samaka's Mission: Honesty in Media to Boost Young Minds
We know that in many of the podcasts I've done, some of which haven't been published yet, we know that mental health in young boys, adolescents, Year Olds, the biggest, the biggest suicide factors is young men in those age groups a lot because they don't talk.
What if the photos you see on social media were more honest? In this episode of 'Vitality40Plus', Trudi Roscouet sits down with Suzanne Samaka, a 34-year-old mother from Watford, who is on a mission to make that a reality. Suzanne, who grew up in a single-parent, working-class family, has always known the value of hard work. With 15 years of experience in the banking sector, she's now channeling her energy into a cause close to her heart: the #HonestyAboutEditing campaign.
This initiative aims to protect young people's self-esteem and foster a healthier body image by advocating for transparency in media content. Suzanne shares her personal journey and how social media's unrealistic portrayals can damage young minds. She and Trudi also dive into the current state of mental health services for youth, stressing the need for better support systems and open communication within families and communities.
This episode is a call to action for anyone concerned about the mental well-being of the younger generation. Tune in to learn how you can be part of this important movement.