Turning Point: Gemma Styles


Author and mental health activist, Gemma Styles, the sister of pop singer Harry, found herself exposed online at a fairly young age and became open about her own mental health, earning her a large audience who embraced her candor on the subject. In this episode, Gemma talks about how digital access has become crucial for so many things such as healthcare, education, and business, not to mention social connections. She highlights the stark difference between those with and without digital connectivity, as 33% of the population don’t have it.  She also walks us through some of the pitfalls of living online as a young person and the psychological impact of online life, the influence of algorithms on self-perception, and the spread of misinformation. Everyone with a connection needs to watch this episode

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