CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER
Issue 68 | September 20, 2022
It’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 are—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 problems—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
NOW LOADING…
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
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TIPS & TRICKS
TikTok couple Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo on playing the social media game
‘You gotta see it as like a Black Mirror episode.’
By Grace Stanley, Passionfruit Reporter
THE HIGHLIGHT
TikTok gives 10 Latinx creators $50,000 grants for their “dream projects”
‘The support we have received is tremendous and has been utterly life-changing.’
By Grace Stanley, Passionfruit Reporter
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
TIKTOK MADE ME DO IT
One of many reasons I was convinced to watch Do Revenge.
