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Deep Dive: Believing is Seeing (2023)

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Believing is Seeing
The film 'Believing is Seeing' focuses on a recent outbreak of tic disorders among young people, linking it to social media platforms like TikTok. Dr. Robert Bartholomew, a sociologist and expert in mass psychogenic illness, investigates the alarming trend where tic disorders may be spreading through viral videos. The documentary raises questions about the impact of social media on mental health, suggesting that this could lead to a significant global outbreak of psychogenic illness. Through interviews and expert commentary, the film presents a critical examination of how social media influences behavior and health among youth. It emphasizes the role of TikTok in potentially propagating these disorders, making the case that the interconnectedness of the digital world could have serious consequences for mental health on a global scale.

Why Watch

  • •See Dr. Robert Bartholomew's insights on social media's impact.
  • •Find out how TikTok may influence mental health trends.
  • •Meet young people affected by tic disorders.

Did You Know

•Dr. Robert Bartholomew is an expert in mass psychogenic illness.
•The documentary is 10 minutes long and was released in 2023.
•Tic disorders are potentially spreading via TikTok videos among young people.

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Social media effectsYouth mental healthSociology enthusiasts