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Research has previously established that social media use negatively impacts mental health, increasing the risk of anxiety, body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, depression and suicidal thoughts.And filters don't help. They set unrealistic expectations.We aren't saying people shouldn't use filters, people can do what they want. But it would help a whole lot if every time an Instagram filter is used on an image it was automatically tagged as #filteredimage.

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    • Society & Culture

Research has previously established that social media use negatively impacts mental health, increasing the risk of anxiety, body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, depression and suicidal thoughts.And filters don't help. They set unrealistic expectations.We aren't saying people shouldn't use filters, people can do what they want. But it would help a whole lot if every time an Instagram filter is used on an image it was automatically tagged as #filteredimage.

    Recap: Rules for Ethical Social Media Marketing

    Recap: Rules for Ethical Social Media Marketing

    Here are Dear Mark's top tips for using social media ethically. 

    This means we are one step closer to making #filteredimage a reality.

    Dear Mark Website

    • 27 min
    Creating Healthy Social Media Habits with Dr. April Givens, PhD, LPC-S

    Creating Healthy Social Media Habits with Dr. April Givens, PhD, LPC-S

    This episode, we bring Dr. April Givens on the show to discuss how to create healthy habits around social media and mental health.

    Check out all of Dr. Givens' links here
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    We believe every filtered image needs to be tagged with #filteredimage

    Want to get involved?
    Check out our website: www.dearmark.co
    Visit our Instagram @TheDearMarkProject

    • 11 min
    Tips to Protect Your Mental Health from Social Media with Sophie Scott

    Tips to Protect Your Mental Health from Social Media with Sophie Scott

    This episode, we bring Sophie Scott on the show to discuss tips for looking after your mental health while on social media.

    Sophie's Website
    Sophie's IG
    Sophie's YouTube

    Sophie is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker on topics such as preventing burnout, managing your mental well-being during times of change, the science of high-performance habits, and how to use neuroscience to stick to new habits and overcome unwanted ones.
    An award-winning journalist and former National Medical Reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sophie now helps tens of thousands of people around the world using evidence-based science and her own personal journey.
    We believe every filtered image needs to be tagged with #filteredimage

    Want to get involved?
    Check out our website: www.dearmark.co
    Visit our Instagram @TheDearMarkProject

    • 23 min
    Doomscrolling: The Impact of Social Media on Anxiety with Megan McKernan

    Doomscrolling: The Impact of Social Media on Anxiety with Megan McKernan

    This episode, we bring back Megan McKernan's episode on how to practice mindfulness and how to talk to your kids about social media.

    Check out Clarity Wellness Solutions and contact with Megan here. 
    We believe every filtered image needs to be tagged with #filteredimage

    Want to get involved?
    Check out our website: www.dearmark.co
    Visit our Instagram @TheDearMarkProject

    • 24 min
    Who Has Your Attention? How to Focus on What Matters with Kelly Watkins

    Who Has Your Attention? How to Focus on What Matters with Kelly Watkins

    This episode, we bring Kelly Watkins BSC HONS, MSC, PG DIP, PGD on the show to discuss attention training.

    Kelly's LinkTree with Website, Socials, and More! 
    We believe every filtered image needs to be tagged with #filteredimage

    Want to get involved?
    Check out our website: www.dearmark.co
    Visit our Instagram @TheDearMarkProject

    • 18 min
    Recap: Top Tips For Creating Inclusive and Harmonious Marketing Practices

    Recap: Top Tips For Creating Inclusive and Harmonious Marketing Practices

    Here are Dear Mark's top tips around creating ads and marketing practices that are inclusive 

    This means we are one step closer to making #filteredimage a reality.

    Dear Mark Website

    • 19 min

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