Exploring Social Media's Impact on Mental health | Mieke Oldeman | University of Amsterdam

Mieke's research is all about understanding how young people deal with anxiety and depression using social media. She's looking into who goes online for help, why they do it, and what impact it has, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.
In her study, Mieke also explains how you can check if the mental health info online is reliable. You can do this by looking for verification marks next to usernames and making sure the people giving advice are actual experts, not just influencers.
Meet Mieke Oldeman, a passionate PhD candidate at the University of Amsterdam's Research Institute of Child Development and Education. She's diving into the world of adolescent mental health in today's digital landscape.
Do you want to contribute to this research? And do you live in the Netherlands? Say no more:
Ben jij zelf een jongere (10-18 jaar) die het leuk lijkt om ons te helpen bij dit onderzoek? Of werkt u met jongeren en zou u ons willen helpen door bijvoorbeeld een poster over dit onderzoek op te hangen? Klik dan op onderstaande link en wij nemen zo snel mogelijk contact op!
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00:00 Introduction
00:21 Why use social media to help improve mental health?
01:18 Why do young people use TikTok to self-diagnose?
01:29 More accessible information
02:05 To not feel alone
02:40 Find support in the community
03:00 Algorithm
03:45 Is social media bad for our mental health?
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