E85 - Social Media and Mental Health with Dr. Kojo Sarfo - a podcast by Neuroscience Education Institute

How are social media platforms being used for negativity and what can people do to protect their mental health on these platforms? How have you used Tiktok and other social media platforms to help remove the stigma associated with mental health conditions, and to make a positive impact in the adolescent population?

In this episode, we interview psychiatric nurse practitioner, Dr. Sarfo Kojo on how he is using social media to create a positive impact on mental health.

Dr. Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a Ghanaian-American Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and writer. He graduated from The University of West Alabama with his Associate’s Degree in Nursing and then obtained his Bachelor’s in Nursing from Western Governors University. He went on to obtain his Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree from Augusta University with a specialty in Psychiatry.

He has three years of teaching experience as an adjunct faculty professor with the College of Nursing at his alma mater, Augusta University. He has a passion for treating and caring for persons with severe mental health conditions. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Abrantie & Signora, LLC, which is a clothing company dedicated to spreading positivity and mental health awareness for teenagers and college students.

Dr. Sarfo has over 328,000 followers on TikTok.

For more information on Dr. Sarfo: https://www.kojosarfo.com/

Dr. Sarfo’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kojo-sarfo-podcast/id1477749374

Dr. Sarfo’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/kojosarfo

Dr. Sarfo’s Clothing Company: https://abrantiesignora.com/

Dr. Sarfo’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Already-Won-Education-Awareness/dp/1692141805/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dr.+kojo+sarfo&qid=1603218480&sr=8-1

 

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