The Role of Social Media and The Internet in Early Psychosis Intervention-Presentation and Q&A

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The video transcript is a presentation on the role of social media and the internet in early psychosis intervention. The presenter, Dr. Michael Birnbaum, discusses the use of social media and the internet by young people with early psychosis and explores the potential benefits and challenges associated with this use. He presents findings from research studies that have examined how individuals with early psychosis engage with social media platforms and online activities, including posting on Facebook, using search engines like Google, and messaging on platforms such as Instagram. Dr. Birnbaum discusses the potential of using digital data from these platforms to identify early signs of relapse and emerging mental illness. He also explores the use of online interventions and support networks for individuals with early psychosis, highlighting the benefits and challenges of these approaches. The presentation concludes with a discussion on the importance of personalized monitoring and support for young people with early psychosis as they engage with social media and the internet. Overall, the presentation provides insights into the use of social media and the internet in early psychosis intervention and highlights the need for further research and personalized approaches in this area. The presenter, Dr. Michael Birnbaum of the Department of Psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital, has conducted research on early psychosis and the role of social media and the internet in this context. He offers expertise in the field and shares insights from his research studies.

Keywords

social media

internet

early psychosis intervention

young people

benefits

challenges

research studies

relapse

emerging mental illness

online interventions