21/07/2026
STOP taking mental health advice from strangers on the internet.๐๐ป
A few years ago, psychologists had to convince people that therapy works.
Today, we have to convince people that not everyone talking about mental health is qualified to give mental health advice.
The plot twist?
Psychologists have to become influencers... because influencers are becoming therapists.
Every scroll brings another "expert" explaining trauma, attachment styles, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, narcissism, and healingโoften with little or no professional training behind the advice.
Social media has made mental health conversations more visible, and that's a good thing.
But visibility is not expertise.
Confidence is not competence.
A viral reel is not a professional qualification.
Somewhere between viral content, motivational quotes, and "healing hacks," expertise got replaced by engagement.
Before taking mental health advice online:
โก๏ธ Check credentials, not just follower count.
โก๏ธ Be cautious of one-size-fits-all solutions for complex emotional struggles.
โก๏ธ Don't self-diagnose from reels and short videos.
โก๏ธ Use social media for awareness, not as a substitute for therapy.
A creator can start a conversation.
A trained psychologist helps you understand, heal, and grow.
A million views don't equal professional training.
Your mental health deserves evidence, ethics, and expertiseโnot just engagement.
Dr. Shaily Gambhir
Psychologist | Counsellor
Sanskaar Guidance & Counselling (SGC)
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