Peer Group Chat // Surviving Social Media // Thursday 31st October 2024, 7-8:30PM AEDT

[tyme]

On Thursday 31st October 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Surviving Social Media.

Social media has become an almost inescapable part of our daily lives. Whether we participate in a multitude of communities and apps, or just check one or two from time to time, these apps are often designed specifically to drive engagement, regardless of how that can impact the human mind. For so many of us, social media has become a huge part of our lives, so let’s all chat about how we navigate its impact on our minds.

This is currently held in Australian Eastern Daylight Time hours. The event start times across Australia are below:

WA: 4pm

NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm

For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences, and connect with those who are going through something similar. 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

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Tagging new members:

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[Captain24]

I’ll be coming home from work. Sorry

[tyme]

Awww. I'll post the questions here after. @Captain24 

[Alonely]

Good topic. Hoping to join tonight 🙂

[MJG017]

@tymeI hope I can make it tonight, if I can, it will probably be a bit later.

[tyme]

No worries at all @MJG017 ! We'll see you there.

[tyme]

We will be starting our Peer Group Chat soon!

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

@Jacques @Squishy @Andarna @Macqua @Ainjoule @Oaktree @Shaz51 @Glisten @Alonely @ENKELI @Healandlove @WildFlower1 @Loner57 @MessyGirl @Toast89 @7cough9 @Patches59 @cam @GreyWolf7 @balance37 @Snowie @Alice10 @Cleo2 @Cle0 @Louie333 @Shift83 @monket @Jaila @Spirit_Healer @monket 

Tagging new and members online:

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[tyme]

Hey @Oaktree , we're on the chat if you wanted to join. No pressure if you can't.

[tyme]

Great chat tonight folks!

Here are the questions from tonight:

Q1: How do you use social media in your life?

Q2: What are some of the benefits you’ve found from using social media?

Q3: Have you noticed any effect on your mental state from using social media?

Q4: What are some of the difficulties or challenges you’ve encountered while using social media?

Q5: What signs might indicate that we are being negatively impacted by social media?

Q6: Has anyone ever taken a social media break? How did it go? What are some signs that you might need to take a break?

Q7: How can we form a better relationship with social media in our lives?

Here are some further resources we recommend having a look at:  1 Social media’s impact on our lives and tips to use safely:  https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/social-medias-impact-our-mental-health-and-tips-t...  2 The Social Dilemma: Social media and your mental health:  https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health  3 How does Social Media affect Mental Health?  https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/social-media-and-mental-health

Feel free to continue the conversation here on the forums 🙂

@Jacques @Squishy @Andarna @Macqua @Ainjoule @Oaktree @Shaz51 @Glisten @Alonely @ENKELI @Healandlove @WildFlower1 @Loner57 @MessyGirl @Toast89 @7cough9 @Patches59 @cam @Captain24 @MJG017 @GreyWolf7 @balance37 @Snowie @Alice10 @Cleo2 @Cle0 @Louie333 @Shift83 @monket @Jaila @Spirit_Healer @monket 

@watermelon04 @Angelicangel @Meltai @QldMama @Shiloh9 @Serendipi3 @Eamon @Yoyo @Elusivesweet @P370 @Ziezie @ArraDreaming @Anonymouse1000 @Juniper 

[PeppyPatti]

I missed it because it's 4pm ...😳