E126 - Is Social Media Dangerous for Kids?

Today Alex discusses the question: is social media harmful for the mental health of young people? In this episode expect to learn:

 - Why human beings are vulnerable to information overload.

- What about social media and smartphone technology could be addictive or harmful?

- Super-powers or metaskills we should be cultivating in our children to deal with an AI driven world. 

- Recommendations around smartphones and social media for young people. 

Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant psychiatrist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist in-training.

Watch Alex on Adam Lane Smith's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dd6GAsZhQ0&t=1529s

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