Episode 6: The Illusion of Connection: How Social Media Fuels Mental Health Crises

Social media is an illusion that deceives people into believing the people they watch are living their best lives. When in reality, they privately suffer behind closed doors. Its impossible to remain on social media around the clock. It is also harmful when some attempt to try, for they fall down a rabbit hole they often do not want leave. It is very easy to get caught up in the spells of social media and forget our own lives.

People are deceived into believing their lives are less important and not as exciting as their favorite social media influencers and celebrities. However, if life is so wonderful for these people, why are they committing suicide? The rates of suicide have increased in the West and the East. People are shocked when people they never thought would end their lives wind up dead. What drives them over the edge? In four of the stories, mental health was the ultimate factor.

Clearly money and fame do not add quality or value to one's life. If they did, we'd see a significant decrease in the rates of suicide. And still, some people actually believe being popular and affluent are the keys to happiness. They are not. Take a journey with me as I discuss five individuals who seemed to be living charmed lives in the public eye--yet suffered in private. Ultimately, at least four out of the five certainly ended their lives. In this episode, we will uncover the untruths about social media and celebrity life. We will also discuss how to combat suicidal behavior.

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