Advertisement

Social media pressures and the impact on our mental health

A number of celebrities in recent days have been open about their mental health difficulties and the toll that online toxicity can take. From Ryan Tubridy saying it’s hard to leave the house these days; Huw Edwards’s wife outlining that he has what she’s called ‘serious mental health issues’ including ‘severe depression’,' to footballer Dele Alli revealing he turns to sleeping pills, the fragility of mental health can’t be underestimated. Joining Tommy Bowe to discuss this is Brent Pope, presenter and mental health advocate; Keith Walsh, writer and broadcaster; and Dr Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

Share this article

10.37 15 Jul 2023


Social media pressures and the impact on our mental health


Listen to this episode


Share this article

10.37 15 Jul 2023


A number of celebrities in recent days have been open about their mental health difficulties and the toll that online toxicity can take.

From Ryan Tubridy saying it’s hard to leave the house these days; Huw Edwards’s wife outlining that he has what she’s called ‘serious mental health issues’ including ‘severe depression’,' to footballer Dele Alli revealing he turns to sleeping pills, the fragility of mental health can’t be underestimated.

Joining Tommy Bowe to discuss this is Brent Pope, presenter and mental health advocate; Keith Walsh, writer and broadcaster; and Dr Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.


Read more about

The Anton Savage Show

Related Episodes

Minister for Defence latest re...

00:08:32

Minister for Defence latest reponse to ongoing fuel protests

Newstalk Breakfast

00:08:32


James Geoghegan Farmer and PRO...

00:12:22

James Geoghegan Farmer and PRO of the Fuel Price Protest

Newstalk Breakfast

00:12:22


A call for changes from the HS...

00:03:30

A call for changes from the HSE on staffing and patient care

Newstalk Breakfast

00:03:30


Industry reaction to the block...

00:11:22

Industry reaction to the blockades

Newstalk Breakfast

00:11:22