šŸ§  Twitch Streamer Dr. K Is Helping People Cope With the Internet

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER

Issue 68 | September 20, 2022

Itā€™s no secret that too much social media can negatively impact our mental health. Studies show that internet and online gaming addictions can cause users to have low self-esteem, poor sleep, mood disorders, and more. One psychiatrist, Dr. Alok Kanojia, is hoping to help these users by meeting them where they areā€”on platforms like Twitch. From self-described incels to cyberbullying victims, Dr. Kanojia, better known as Dr. K to his followers, helps the Very Online cope with their problemsā€”and sometimes even log off. Passionfruit contributor Casey Kleczek spoke to Dr. K about his journey from coping with his own video game addiction to treating the internet generation.

– Daysia Tolentino, Passionfruit Editor

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Dr. Alok Kanojia is the Twitch-streaming psychiatrist helping the online generation cope with the ills of the internet

Kanojia hopes he can be a small voice in a chorus of unkind voices on the internet.

By Casey Kleczek, Passionfruit Contributor

Dr. Alok Kanojia

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TIPS & TRICKS

Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo

TikTok couple Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo on playing the social media game

ā€˜You gotta see it as like a Black Mirror episode.ā€™

By Grace Stanley, Passionfruit Reporter

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THE HIGHLIGHT

TikTok gives 10 Latinx creators $50,000 grants for their “dream projects”

ā€˜The support we have received is tremendous and has been utterly life-changing.ā€™

By Grace Stanley, Passionfruit Reporter

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TOOLS REVIEW

5 quality USB microphones for content creators

Choosing a mic can be a daunting task for those not already well-versed in the world of audio.

By Rachel Kiley, Passionfruit Contributor

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TIKTOK MADE ME DO IT

One of many reasons I was convinced to watch Do Revenge.

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