Social media presence

[kmargolumy]

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When I first started building my professional network, I created a LinkedIn and Twitter account, and it made a huge difference in connecting with others in the field. For example, I’ve seen many psychologists sharing interesting articles and insights on Twitter, and it’s been a great way to stay updated on the latest research and trends. I also worked with GetLikes to help grow my social media presence early on, which boosted my visibility and helped me network with other professionals. It definitely helped me build a more well-rounded online profile.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

As an aside, the scripted show Unreal, made by a former Bachelor producer, is a fascinating look at how reality TV producers manipulate the living hell out of contestants--it's basically the perfect job for someone with a callous/unempathetic/unemotional personality and the ability to fake empathy for select small periods of time).

I stumbled across “Unreal” recently, and it definitely has some truth in it. Again, I point to the “psychologist” being The Human Meat Shield bc producers and network ppl are not constrained by ethics. Entertaining show to watch, but it just reminds me why I don’t touch “opportunities” in “entertainment “.

 

[MCParent]

I know a small number of OF people who are in masters level training programs. Probably not a good idea.

I read this again when the thread was resurrected and I think I wrote this poorly. I think concurrent OF use and mental health practice is a bad idea. Asking for problems. I think a person who was formerly in adult entertainment is a different issue. Not nothing though. Eg I think the person would still be at elevated risk for assault from a patient who finds the videos and thinks the kind of things a lot of people think about people in adult entertainment. But that’s a different kind of set of issues to deal with.

 

[borne_before]

I’ve seen a lot of professionals struggle with the same tension, like how to stay “present” online without becoming a performative voice.

The answer is - be anonymous.

 

[WisNeuro]

The answer is - be anonymous.

I prefer to just not be present in social media at all. Problem solved.

 

[psych.meout]

The answer is - be anonymous.

But how else will I get that sweet, sweet clout?

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

But how else will I get that sweet, sweet clout?

Ugh. I never thought it’d be worth the hassle. As long as my colleagues appreciate my work/contributions, that’s good enough.

There are very very few “experts” across medicine and psych on social media that I actually respect their academic work and aren’t complete sellouts. Dr Phil is an arrogant hack. Jordan Peterson…*gag*. Marsha Linehan is legit, but she is well known despite actively avoiding social media.

 

[psych.meout]

Ugh. I never thought it’d be worth the hassle. As long as my colleagues appreciate my work/contributions, that’s good enough.

100% how I feel about it.

Honestly, I don't really want other people to know me and I don't want to have a presence online like that. I only want my actual friends, family, and colleagues to know me.

There are very very few “experts” across medicine and psych on social media that I actually respect their academic work and aren’t complete sellouts. Dr Phil is an arrogant hack. Jordan Peterson…*gag*. Marsha Linehan is legit, but she is well known despite actively avoiding social media.

They always try to rationalize it with some BS about "education" and "improving awareness of mental health," but it's transparently a rationalization of their narcissistic motivation for wealth and fame.