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Over the last decade, mental health issues have risen drastically. The finger has been pointed at technology and social media, which have dominated the experience of younger generations. It is not just that social media is impacting our sense of self-worth, but it is also driving us farther apart.
In this vulnerable episode, Ben and Aaron open up about the mental health challenges they each have faced before discussing why mental health has become such an issue in recent years. The hosts specifically delve into the impact of Covid-19, the influence of technology, and the erosion of our social fabric.
Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Mental Health America: Information on mental health, getting help, and taking action
Psychology Today: Therapy search engine filters by location and insurance provider
Talkspace: Leading online therapy platform
Sources
The Social Dilemma: Netflix
Bowling Alone: Robert D. Putnam
Mental Health America: The State of Mental Health in America
Science Daily: Mental Health Issues Increased Significantly In Young Adults Over Last Decade
Center for American Progress: Mental Health Care Was Severely Inequitable, Then Came the Coronavirus Crisis
The Washington Post: The Coronavirus Pandemic is Pushing America into a Mental Health Crisis
NCBH: New Study Reveals Lack of Access as Root Cause for Mental Health Crisis in America
Health Services Research: Delays in Initial Treatment Contact After First Onset of a Mental Disorder
Mind Share Partners: How Much Do We Actually Know About Workplace Mental Health?
McKinsey: A Holistic Approach for the U.S. Behavioral Health Crisis During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Foundation: How to Look After Your Mental Health
Harvard Health: Nutritional Psychiatry - Your Brain on Food