Plugging In explores how digital technologies are shaping the future of mental health by bringing together art, science, mental health expertise and personal experiences. It is created by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. Hosted by Alina Ivan & Katie White. Cover art by Sarah Carpenter.
Selfies & online social comparisons: Our love-hate relationship
The need to portray ourselves through images wasn’t brought by the modern world, yet the 21st century has been regarded ‘the age of narcissism’. Join our host Alina Ivan in exploring our love-hate relationship with selfies, and the effects of online...
28 Jan 2021
Is social media addiction a valid phenomenon?
Alina explores the evidence behind the catchphrase in conversation with mental health researchers, cultural historians, artists and experts by experience.
16 Nov 2020
Social Media: Mental Health Promotion
Can social media be used to spread positive messages encouraging mental health awareness? In the first of this 5-part series, Katie asks mental health campaigners, young people and researchers their views on using the platform for mental health...
9 Nov 2020
In Conversation with: Headspace
Mindfulness on your phone? Katie met with Sarah Romotsky, Director of Healthcare Partnerships for Headspace, to find out how an app in our pocket could help us learn and practice the ancient art of meditation.
19 Oct 2020
In Conversation with: Shout 85258
In our first episode, we talk to Shout 85258, a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Katie met with Victoria Hornby, CEO of Mental Health Innovations, and Gemma Farina, a trained Shout Volunteer,...
14 Sept 2020
Digital technologies and mental health?
Plugging In is a podcast series developed by young researchers at King's College London exploring how digital technologies are shaping the future of our mental health and wellbeing, in conversation with experts and young people. This podcast is funded...
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