Cyberbullying, Social Media & Self-Worth
Cyberbullying · Self-Esteem · Identity · Social Media
B All U Can DREAM Podcast
Chinwendum joined host Marlene Mitchell and fellow guest Glight Ofunne for a conversation about the real impact of cyberbullying and social media on mental health, self-esteem, identity, and emotional wellbeing.
The discussion explored what can happen when online spaces become sources of comparison, judgment, exclusion, or harassment — particularly for young people who are still developing their sense of self. It also looked at the quieter ways our digital environments can influence how we feel, including how the content, music, messages, and media we repeatedly consume can sometimes reinforce emotions we are already experiencing.
Rather than reducing digital wellness to simply “spending less time online,” the conversation focused on becoming more aware of what we consume, how it affects us, and what our minds may be taking in without us realizing it.
what we talked about.
Cyberbullying & online harassment
Social media and mental health
Self-esteem & self-worth
Identity and belonging
Comparison & external validation
Emotional awareness & regulation
How digital environments can reinforce mood
Being intentional about what we consume
Supporting young people in digital spaces
why the conversation matters.
The online world is part of everyday life. For young people especially, experiences that happen through a screen can still have very real effects on confidence, belonging, relationships, and mental wellbeing.
Understanding those effects creates more space for healthier conversations about how we use social media — and how we support people when online experiences begin affecting how they see themselves.