Plugging In

Alina Ivan & Katie White
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Plugging In explores how digital technologies are shaping the future of mental health by bringing together art, science, mental health expertise and personal experiences. It is created by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. Hosted by Alina Ivan & Katie White. Cover art by Sarah Carpenter.

Episodes

  1. Selfies & online social comparisons: Our love-hate relationship

    02/03/2021

    Selfies & online social comparisons: Our love-hate relationship

    The need to portray ourselves through images wasn’t brought by the modern world, yet the 21st century has been regarded ‘the age of narcissism’. Join our host Alina Ivan in exploring our love-hate relationship with selfies, and the effects of online...

    22 min
  2. Is social media addiction a valid phenomenon?

    01/28/2021

    Is social media addiction a valid phenomenon?

    Alina explores the evidence behind the catchphrase in conversation with mental health researchers, cultural historians, artists and experts by experience.

    22 min

  3. 11/16/2020

    Social Media: Mental Health Promotion

    Can social media be used to spread positive messages encouraging mental health awareness? In the first of this 5-part series, Katie asks mental health campaigners, young people and researchers their views on using the platform for mental health...

    32 min

  4. 11/09/2020

    In Conversation with: Headspace

    Mindfulness on your phone? Katie met with Sarah Romotsky, Director of Healthcare Partnerships for Headspace, to find out how an app in our pocket could help us learn and practice the ancient art of meditation.

    25 min

  5. 10/19/2020

    In Conversation with: Shout 85258

    In our first episode, we talk to Shout 85258, a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Katie met with Victoria Hornby, CEO of Mental Health Innovations, and Gemma Farina, a trained Shout Volunteer,...

    22 min
  6. Digital technologies and mental health?

    09/14/2020

    Digital technologies and mental health?

    Plugging In is a podcast series developed by young researchers at King's College London exploring how digital technologies are shaping the future of our mental health and wellbeing, in conversation with experts and young people. This podcast is funded...

    3 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Plugging In explores how digital technologies are shaping the future of mental health by bringing together art, science, mental health expertise and personal experiences. It is created by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. Hosted by Alina Ivan & Katie White. Cover art by Sarah Carpenter.

Information

  • Creator
    Alina Ivan & Katie White
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alina Ivan & Katie White
  • Show Website
    Plugging In