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The dangers of self-diagnosing mental illness on social media and questions to ask yourself with Fiona Yassin, Internationally registered Psychotherapist and Founder and Clinical Director at The Wave Clinic, Malaysia

In today’s podcast, Alicia talks to Fiona Yassin, an internationally registered Psychotherapist and the Founder and Clinical Director of The Wave Clinic. They delve into the risks associated with self-diagnosing mental health issues through social media. Fiona shares her insights on how social media can sometimes spread misinformation, the importance of seeking professional help, and the potential consequences of misdiagnosis.

 

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Gang culture and why all parents need to understand it with Jordan Ignatius, Founder and CEO of Reaching Higher and Gavin English, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Alleyn’s School

Gang culture is a multifaceted issue and our tendency to over-simplify it is putting children and young people at risk. In this thought-provoking podcast, Jordan and Gavin define the problem and how it’s affecting children and young people from ALL backgrounds. They discuss how social media is being used by gangs, and what parents, carers and schools can do to prevent children and young people being drawn into gang culture.

How our internal dialogue impacts our mental health with Dr Haneyeh Belyani, Child and Adolescent Therapist and Counselling Psychologist at The Khiron Clinic

In this insightful podcast, Alicia talks to Dr Haneyeh Belyani, a Child and Adolescent Therapist and Counselling Psychologist at The Khiron Clinic. They explore the crucial role of maintaining a positive internal dialogue and delve into the profound effects that negative self-talk can have on mental health.