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When doom scrolling leads to actual harm
When doom scrolling leads to actual harm
When doom scrolling leads to actual harm
Saturday 8th June 2024
Explore how constant exposure to graphic content on social media can lead to vicarious trauma and what you can do about it.
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Get the buttons here!Vicarious Trauma and Social Media: The Hidden Impact
Episode Overview
- Constant exposure to traumatic content can lead to vicarious trauma.
- Social media amplifies the emotional impact of distressing news.
- First responders are particularly susceptible to vicarious trauma.
- Recognising symptoms early can help in managing mental health.
- Limiting social media use can protect your emotional well-being.
Me tormenting myself, I'm going through that video 10 times, is not going to help the person who suffered in that video or the other people who are suffering
Ever felt like your social media feed is a relentless stream of distressing news? In this episode of 'All In The Mind', host Sana Khadar dives into the heavy topic of vicarious trauma, especially in the context of the ongoing violence in Gaza. With social media providing unfiltered, raw glimpses into war zones, the emotional toll on viewers can be profound. The episode features insights from Professor Kim Felmingham, Chair of Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne, and Dr.
Arash Javanbakt, a psychiatrist specialising in trauma. They explore how constant exposure to graphic content can lead to symptoms similar to PTSD, even if you're miles away from the actual events. The conversation touches on the history of vicarious trauma, its impact on first responders, and how social media amplifies these effects. They also discuss how to identify signs of vicarious trauma in yourself and ways to manage your social media consumption to protect your mental health.
It's a crucial listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the endless scroll of bad news. Are you mindful of how much distressing content you consume online?