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Mar 2025
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192 - When Self-Help Hurts: The Dark Sid...

Amy Morin
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Are social media influencers shaping how we view mental health—for better or worse? The growing trend of "Instagram therapy" is distorting what it truly means to heal and grow. From oversimplified “self-love” advice to outright inaccuracies, it's important to learn the truth about what’s helpful, what’s harmful, and how to develop real mental strength in tod ... Show More
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