Bad Anxiety and Mental Health Advice | Episode 297

The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

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The Internet is packed with anxiety and mental health advice, but not all of it is useful or helpful. Some of it can be harmful.
This week I'm joined by Emma McAdam, the therapist behind the Therapy in a Nutshell YouTube channel, to dissect the often misleading and sometimes dangerous information circulating online about conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Emma shares her professional expertise as a practicing therapist, helping us distinguish between credible advice and harmful myths.
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We tackle the critical issue of consuming mental health content passively without taking actionable steps to improve well-being. Emma and I discuss proactive strategies like exposure therapy and lifestyle adjustments that can make a real difference. We also examine the pitfalls of "therapy speak" and the overuse of psychological labels such as narcissism in everyday conflicts. With social media often promoting extreme solutions to relationship problems, we advocate for a more balanced and thoughtful approach.
Finally, we delve into the ethical considerations therapists must navigate when guiding clients through difficult relationships. Through Emma’s insights, we underscore the importance of allowing clients to come to their own conclusions while being mindful of the manipulative nature of social media platforms. We stress the necessity for personalized and context-specific mental health guidance that social media simply cannot provide. Tune in to arm yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your mental health and avoid the pitfalls of online advice.
Find Emma and her Therapy In A Nutshell channel at
https://therapyinanutshell.com
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Disclaimer: The Anxious Truth is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.

Chapters

1. Mental Health Advice on Social Media (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Popular Mental Health Advice (00:10:16)

3. Navigating Ethical Choices in Therapy (00:20:20)

4. Navigating Online Mental Health Advice (00:25:36)