How Hardship Can Be Good For You

Check out our full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUSMbMzm1Ko Today I sat down with moral and social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, to discuss social media's impact on our human psyche and the effects of "coddling the American mind", which is also the name of his book! In this clip, we discussed the concept of "anti-fragility" or the idea that some things need to endure stress and pressure in order to grow and become strong. Of course, bullying is a very serious subject and needs to be treated appropriately, but the idea that we can shield each other from all mental suffering is unfortunately not possible, so finding ways to use our traumatic experience as opportunities for growth is a must. Information on bullying resources and prevention can be found here: https://www.stopbullying.gov/ Thanks for checking out the Doctor Mike Clips Channel, home to our extra bits and projects that didn't make it onto my main channel: www.youtube.com/doctormike I LOVE reading your comments and take your suggestions seriously. If there’s a subject you want me to discuss or something you’d like for me to react to, leave a comment down below. Many of my videos have been born out of suggestions directly from you, so don’t hold back! -Doctor Mike Varshavski Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: https://www.patreon.com/doctormike Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning! https://goo.gl/87kYq6 Let’s connect: IG https://goo.gl/41ZS7w - Doctor Mike Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/DoctorMike/ Twitter https://goo.gl/kzmGs5 - Real Doctor Mike Facebook https://goo.gl/QH4nJS - Real Doctor Mike Contact Email: [email protected] P.O. Box (send me stuffs): 340 W 42nd St # 2695 NY, NY 10108 * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images * ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **