The “Like” movie and the effects of social media on a generation of kids - episode 176
- Author
- Rebecca Levey, Andrea Smith, Amy Oztan
- Published
- Thu 21 Feb 2019
- Episode Link
- https://parenting-bytes.simplecast.com/episodes/e4ea385e-e4ea385e
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jerry Bubrick talks about a new social media documentary, the “Like” movie, and how we can help our kids deal with phone anxiety.
Teens today are basically guinea pigs when it comes to the effects of social media. They're the first generation to grow up with the almost constant presence of cell phones. And while it's still too early to really know how this is affecting their developing brains, studies are already showing links between heavy social media use and things like anxiety, depression, and body image issues. A new social media documentary, called "Like," explores the impact that social media and cell phone use are having, and the filmmakers want to inspire us to better regulate our social media and phone use.
Take a look at the trailer for the "Like" movie.
This week we’re interviewing someone who was featured in the “Like” movie, Dr. Jerry Bubrick. In addition to having teen daughters, Dr. Bubrick is a clinical psychologist who deals with anxiety disorders. He has both the real-life and clinical experience to not only explain the effects of social media on today’s teens, but to also offer hope and advice on how we can help our own children deal with the anxiety surrounding social media.
From Dr. Bubrick’s bio on the Child Mind Institute’s website:
Jerry Bubrick, PhD, is a senior clinical psychologist in the Anxiety Disorders Center and director of the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Service at the Child Mind Institute. He is a cognitive and behavioral psychologist who specializes in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Widely recognized for developing one of the world’s most intensive pediatric programs for OCD, he is a pioneer in using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat children and teens with OCD and related anxiety disorders.
Dr. Bubrick has provided direct patient care, supervised psychiatric residents and trained child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychologists in the CBT treatment for anxiety disorders. He has led workshops on OCD and anxiety disorders, and in his role as a public lecturer he has presented at primary and secondary schools, academic medical centers, community health organizations and professional conferences. He also co-authored Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding, the first book ever written on the topic.
A dedicated advocate for children and their families, Dr. Bubrick is a significant public voice educating parents and teachers about the fear at the roots of anxiety — and how it’s effectively treated.
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This Week's Links
Intro (00:00:11)
Andrea Smith, technology guru extraordinaire
Dr. Jerry Bubrick, Senior Psychologist, Child Mind Institute
Interview with Dr. Jerry Bubrick (00:04:15)
The “Like” movie clip that Dr. Bubrick references
The “Like” movie Resources Directory
Bytes of the Week (00:27:47)
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