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202416 minTV-PGdoc-short

Mental Health Influencer Culture

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Influence India

202416 minTV-PGdoc-short

Leena Nagwanshi's suicide in 2022 sparked a critical discussion on mental health and the pressures of digital fame among content creators in India.

Mental Health Influencer Culture

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Influence India

2024• 16 minTV-PG

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Leena Nagwanshi's suicide in 2022 sparked a critical discussion on mental health and the pressures of digital fame among content creators in India.

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Leena Nagwanshi, a young influencer, died by suicide in 2022, prompting a national dialogue on mental health within India's social media environment. Content creators Prarthana Prasad and Tarnnum Shaikh examine the pressures and challenges faced by digital influencers in their pursuit of fame. Through interviews and personal experiences, they explore the impact of social media on mental well-being, highlighting the often unseen costs associated with the quest for online popularity in contemporary India.

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