Insta-Therapy or Insta-Psychoeducation

The Bigger Picture · Health and Living · 5 Aug 2019 · 41 mins listen

Licensed therapists are now using social media platforms like Instagram to offer support to their followers. What are the pitfalls and ethical considerations of this approach to mental health self-care? Clinical psychologist Vizla Kumaresan shares her views.

Produced by:

Tina Carmillia

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

Bigger Picture, Health and Living, social media, therapy, psychology, mental health, counselling

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