Social Media Addiction and Mental Health: A Conversation with Jason Tyler McLean

Social Media Addiction and Mental Health: A Conversation with Jason Tyler McLean    • Social Media Addiction and Mental Hea...  

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In this powerful episode of Access Tech Live, Marc Aflalo and Steven Scott sits down with Jason Tyler McLean, an author and mental health advocate, to discuss the growing link between smartphones, social media, and rising mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Jason opens up about how these modern-day addictions impact mental well-being and what steps we can take to reclaim our mental health.

From unplugging and embracing nature to setting boundaries with our devices, Jason shares practical advice on how to navigate a world dominated by screens. We also explore how social media fosters artificial connections and how we can rebuild true, human interaction in a digital age.

In light of Suicide Prevention Month, this discussion is more critical than ever. Watch now to learn how technology can both hinder and help mental health, and what we can do to break the cycle.

🔑 Key Topics:

• Social media addiction and mental health
• The impact of smartphones on anxiety and depression
• How to unplug and restore real human connections
• The role of AI in combating loneliness
• Suicide prevention and mental health resources

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Social Media and Mental Health
02:00 - Jason Tyler McLean on smartphone addiction
06:45 - How artificial connections impact mental health
10:30 - AI and its role in combating loneliness
14:15 - Suicide prevention: How technology can help

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