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There are probably some one-offs, like virtual therapy sessions. But... my probably controversial opinion is that on the whole tech is absolutely destructive a
by giantg2 2y ago
There are probably some one-offs, like virtual therapy sessions.
But... my probably controversial opinion is that on the whole tech is absolutely destructive and net negative for mental health. Tech has incrementally destroyed social systems, degraded human connection, perverted people's perceptions of self and reality, and enabled the expansion of many addictive or destructive behaviors (porn, gambling, etc).
- seventh12 2y agoIt has also enabled the opposite of those things for many people (e.g. disabled, elderly, lonely)
- giantg2 2y agoMaybe as an inferior replacement. I don't see how it can be the opposite for stuff like gambling and perception issues.
- jprete 2y agoVideochat therapy is OK as a stopgap, and it saves travel time, but it puts a barrier between the person and the therapist. If the patient doesn't need that barrier to go to therapy in the first place, then that distance may make the therapy less effective.