Dr Jonathan Shedler
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I discovered Twitter and started posting about random things, which were often psychology and psychotherapy, just to have some form of interaction. To my surprise, people started following me for more.”
Dr Jonathan Shedler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Dr Shedler explained how his online audience grew unexpectedly after he started sharing thoughts on Twitter.
“There is no question that mental health content has exploded on social media, and larger therapy influencer accounts have millions, or tens of millions, of followers,”
Dr Jonathan Shedler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Dr Shedler commented on the surge of mental health content across social media platforms.
“Some people want to be influencers more than they want to be clinicians.”
Dr Jonathan Shedler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Dr Shedler commented on the motivations of some mental health professionals who build large social media followings.
“People often treat public visibility as a proxy for knowledge and legitimacy, but it is not,”
Dr Jonathan Shedler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Dr Shedler warned that public visibility on social media should not be mistaken for genuine expertise.
“I’ve seen people who I once considered respectable professionals get sucked in, and start posting what I call ‘thera-slop’ for likes and follows. The pull is real.”
Dr Jonathan Shedler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Dr Shedler warned that platform algorithms and incentives can degrade professional standards.
“I had just moved to a new city when the COVID pandemic and lockdown arrived. I was lonely and had time on my hands,”
Dr Jonathan Shedler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Dr Shedler recounted how he began posting online during the COVID-19 pandemic.