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Sydney Morning Herald
an hour ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
We're awash with mental health advice. Meanwhile, a generation is getting sadder
Within a few minutes of scrolling through TikTok, the algorithm more familiar with my likes and my interests and my neuroses than my own mother, I've absorbed so many pieces of information about mental health that I barely notice that's what they are. There's a woman who says her mother is a narcissist. Who wouldn't respect her boundaries. Who ruined her wedding. There's an influencer who says he's traumatised by the onslaught of abuse from his followers. It's triggering, he says. Because of his lived experience. There's a 22-year-old sharing the three signs that mean you definitely have ADHD. A mum recalling the moment she received her autism diagnosis. A guy whose voice booms over inspirational music as he proclaims the power of doing 'the work'. I don't know what 'the work' is, who assigned it, who assesses it, or what happens when you complete it, but apparently everyone is doing it. It's become the cultural shorthand for figuring yourself out. For a long time, doing 'the work' probably included enlisting the help of a psychologist or some other trained professional who might help you identify your thoughts and behaviours, and how they might impact the people around you. Now, it's as simple as listening to self-improvement podcasts, reading the latest book from Mel Robbins or Gabor Mate, or, as I am right now, consuming social media content about mental health. The problem, of course, is that the majority of this social media content is wrong. Last month, a Guardian UK investigation found that of the top 100 videos posted under the #mentalhealthtips hashtag on TikTok, 52 contained misinformation, and many others were vague or unhelpful. When psychologists, psychiatrists and academic experts were consulted on the messages and advice put forward by creators, they expressed grave concerns. They argued the videos may create confusion about complex conditions, could pathologise everyday experiences and emotions, and might leave people feeling like failures when unsubstantiated 'tips' don't work.
The Age
an hour ago
- Health
- The Age
We're awash with mental health advice. Meanwhile, a generation is getting sadder
Within a few minutes of scrolling through TikTok, the algorithm more familiar with my likes and my interests and my neuroses than my own mother, I've absorbed so many pieces of information about mental health that I barely notice that's what they are. There's a woman who says her mother is a narcissist. Who wouldn't respect her boundaries. Who ruined her wedding. There's an influencer who says he's traumatised by the onslaught of abuse from his followers. It's triggering, he says. Because of his lived experience. There's a 22-year-old sharing the three signs that mean you definitely have ADHD. A mum recalling the moment she received her autism diagnosis. A guy whose voice booms over inspirational music as he proclaims the power of doing 'the work'. I don't know what 'the work' is, who assigned it, who assesses it, or what happens when you complete it, but apparently everyone is doing it. It's become the cultural shorthand for figuring yourself out. For a long time, doing 'the work' probably included enlisting the help of a psychologist or some other trained professional who might help you identify your thoughts and behaviours, and how they might impact the people around you. Now, it's as simple as listening to self-improvement podcasts, reading the latest book from Mel Robbins or Gabor Mate, or, as I am right now, consuming social media content about mental health. The problem, of course, is that the majority of this social media content is wrong. Last month, a Guardian UK investigation found that of the top 100 videos posted under the #mentalhealthtips hashtag on TikTok, 52 contained misinformation, and many others were vague or unhelpful. When psychologists, psychiatrists and academic experts were consulted on the messages and advice put forward by creators, they expressed grave concerns. They argued the videos may create confusion about complex conditions, could pathologise everyday experiences and emotions, and might leave people feeling like failures when unsubstantiated 'tips' don't work.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly star breaks down in tears and says he's ‘ashamed' after falling victim to cruel scam
A STRICTLY star broke down in tears while revealing he fell victim to a cruel scam. TV and radio presenter Ore Oduba, 39, won the BBC dancing series back in 2016. 4 4 Taking to Instagram, the star opened up about having fallen for a scam. During an appearance on Loose Women, Ore praised US podcaster Mel Robbins and her self-help books. In particular, he told how Mel's bestselling 2024 release The Let Them Theory had "changed his life". Speaking in an emotional six-minute video, Ore shared: "I reposted that interview, I tagged the Mel Robbins podcast, tagged the Let Me theory, tagged Mel, tagged everybody who cared, and then I got an email from my agent who forwarded on an email from the team at the Mel Robbins podcast. "I could have cried - they knew who I was! I got an email from the Mel Robbins podcast team." Continuing, Ore explained how he "told Mel everything" and added: "How she had changed my life. "And I literally said at the end of the email, even for you to know who I am, is everything. Thank you so much for getting in touch." After revealing he was "ashamed and embarrassed" about falling for the con, Ore recounted how the email extended an invite to Mel's hugely popular podcast. He said: "I wrote back and I said, "Mel, I'm holding back tears. Is this for real? You must have AI helping you correspond with all of these fans." "Mel wrote back, "of course it's me - it's Mel Robbins!" So then I lost my s**t, I absolutely lost my s**t, in tears on an Avanti West Coast train from Birmingham to London, thinking that my whole life was about to change." Ore Oduba and Portia Announce Separation After Nine Years Ore recalled he "used to host a show about scammers" and had "watched enough Watchdog to last a lifetime". However, as the star said: "That doesn't stop me being in the middle of it. 'I never thought I'd be the person that would be scammed.' He realised the email came from a Gmail account - which sparked an immediate red flag. Even worse, Mel's name had been incorrectly spelled with a double 'L.' Upon contacting Mel's PR team via her official website, Ore had his fears confirmed - any correspondence sent from a Gmail account would likely be malicious. His post caption included: "Still inspired by and love @melrobbins@letthemtheory and so grateful to them for their swift response. I got lucky - it could so easily have been too late." "I was excited and then so gutted for you listening to this. Important to share your story. Hope you're ok." Another follower wrote: "Oh Ore, I'm just sad that it wasn't the real Mel team for you." A third added: "Easy mistake to make because they went via your agent first!" While Ore himself remarked: "Thank you so much everybody… there's a lot of kindness out there, I see it and I'm grateful for it (dw I've deleted and blocked the drivel." 4
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba 'ashamed and embarrassed' after falling for scam
Strictly star Ore Oduba said he is 'ashamed', 'embarrassed', and 'human' after falling for a scam where he thought he received an exciting email from American podcaster Mel Robbins Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba was reduced to tears after falling for a scam. The presenter explained he had been the victim of an elaborate online scam where he thought he had received a message from American podcaster Mel Robbins. Mel Robbins is the writer of transformational books, including The 5 Second Rule, The High 5 Habit, and The Let Them Theory. The TV star explained how the scammers impersonated the globally renowned author, speaker, and podcast host after he had appeared on Loose Women and claimed her philosophy 'changed his life'. Speaking to his Instagram followers, he explained: 'I reposted that interview, I tagged the Mel Robbins podcast, tagged the Let Me theory, tagged Mel, tagged everybody who cared, and then I got an email from my agent who forwarded on an email from the team at the Mel Robbins podcast.' Revealing his initial emotions, he said: 'I could have cried, they knew who I was! I got an email from the Mel Robbins podcast team. I told Mel everything. How she had changed my life. And I literally said at the end of the email, even for you to know who I am, is everything. Thank you so much for getting in touch.' Unfortunately, the email was later revealed to be a scam, and Ore revealed he was 'ashamed' and 'embarrassed' to have fallen for the con. Tears filled the TV star's eyes as he explained how overjoyed he was at first glance and reflected on the irony as he once hosted a TV show about scammers called Claimed And Shamed. He said in the video: 'I'm reading this back and I know exactly how it made me feel at the time. I wrote back and I said, 'Mel, I'm holding back tears. Is this for real? You must have AI helping you correspond with all of these fans', Mel wrote back, 'of course it's me, it's Mel Robbins'.'. Ore added that he 'never thought' he would be someone who would be scammed and said he was fortunate to have spotted the scam before being conned out of giving any money . He wrote in an in-depth caption: 'I'm ashamed, I'm embarrassed, and I'm human. Did not think I would be the kind of person who could be scammed, but this proves it really can happen to anyone. Especially with the help and manipulation of AI. I'm terrified how easily I was 'hooked'. It was SO convincing, it's scary.' The TV star urged people to listen to their 'gut' as he 'turned a blind eye' to something he wanted to be true. He said: ''I've made no secret of how much Mel Robbins, her book and podcast have helped me through a really difficult period. Truth is I turned an emotional blind eye to something I so deeply wanted to believe was for me and nearly got myself into a whole heap of trouble (sidenote.. I've realised in making this video how often we do the same thing in relationships too!) "Listen to your gut, it's most likely telling you the truth. And don't get scammed, it's no fun. Still inspired by and love Mel Robbins and so grateful to them for their swift response. I got lucky - it could so easily have been too late.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Presenter and actor Ore Oduba breaks down in tears after falling for scam
He was contacted by what he thought was the woman who had changed his life Presenter, consumer journalist and Strictly star Ore Oduba has revealed that he fell victim to a scam after being contacted by someone he thought was one of his heroes. Oduba, who once taught people how to avoid scams on BBC show Claimed and Shamed, has shared a tearful admission after believing he had been contacted by life coach and author Mel Robbins. Oduba, 39, has shared a six-minute video on Instagram saying scammers targeted him after he shared his passion for Robbins, who has 20million followers thanks to her life-changing theories - including the book The Let Them Theory. The scam came after Oduba had appeared on ITV's Loose Women and shared his love of Mel Robbins, then took to social media. He said: "I reposted that interview, I tagged the Mel Robbins podcast, tagged the Let Me theory, tagged Mel, tagged everybody who cared, and then I got an email from my agent who forwarded on an email from the team at the Mel Robbins podcast. I could have cried - they knew who I was! I got an email from the Mel Robbins podcast team." He added: "I told Mel everything. How she had changed my life. And I literally said at the end of the email, even for you to know who I am, is everything. Thank you so much for getting in touch." Oduba broke down in tears as he said he was then invited onto the Robbins' podcast - one of the biggest 15 in the USA. He said: " I'm reading this back and I know exactly how it made me feel at the time. I wrote back and I said, 'Mel, I'm holding back tears. Is this for real? You must have AI helping you correspond with all of these fans.' "Mel wrote back, "of course it's me - it's Mel Robbins." So then I lost my s**t, I absolutely lost my s**t, in tears on an Avanti West Coast train from Birmingham to London, thinking that my whole life was about to change." He added: "By the way, I used to host a show about scammers. I have watched enough Watchdog to last a lifetime - that doesn't stop me being in the middle of it. I never thought I'd be the person that would be scammed." When he calmed down, Oduba realised the email had come from a Gmail address - and Mel Robbins name had been spelled incorrectly. He contacted the Mel Robbins PR team via her official website, and was fake. He wrote on the Instgram post: " I'm ashamed, I'm embarrassed and I'm human. Did not think I would be the kind of person who could be scammed, but this proves it really can happen to anyone. Especially with the help and manipulation of AI . I'm terrified how easily I was 'hooked'. It was SO convincing, it's scary." He added: "I've made no secret of how much Mel Robbins, her book and podcast have helped me through a really difficult period. "Truth is I turned an emotional blind eye to something I so deeply wanted to believe was for me and nearly got myself into a whole heap of trouble (sidenote.. I've realised in making this video how often we do the same thing in relationships too!) "Listen to your gut, it's most likely telling you the truth. And don't get scammed, it's no fun. "Still inspired by and love Mel Robbins and so grateful to them for their swift response. I got lucky - it could so easily have been too late." Ore Oduba is a prominent British TV and radio presenter, actor, and stage performer. He first rose to national attention as the presenter of CBBC's Newsround from 2008 to 2013 and later went on to host shows like The One Show, This Morning, ITV 's game show Hardball, and BBC's charity specials including And They're Off! for Sport Relief. His big breakthrough came in 2016, when he won the 14th series of Strictly Come Dancing, earning both critical acclaim and mass affection. That victory launched him into further public-facing roles—from guest presenting on BBC Radio 2 to hosting the Strictly Live Tour to performing at events like the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Beyond broadcasting, Ore is also an accomplished stage actor. Since 2019, he's been in musicals like Grease (UK tour), Curtains (West End debut in January 2020), Pretty Woman (UK & Ireland tour), and roles in The Rocky Horror Show. His screen acting debut was in the BBC drama Noughts + Crosses, and he made it through to the finals of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2021. Mel Robbins is an American author, former criminal defense attorney, motivational speaker, podcast host, and former CNN legal analyst. She released her first book, Stop Saying You're Fine, in 2010. In 2011, her TEDx talk 'How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over' introduced her signature '5‑Second Rule' technique—a tool designed to break hesitation and prompt action—amassing tens of millions of views. Her book The Let Them Theory taught people to focus on what they can control. She is Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, launched in 2022, which consistently ranks among the top global podcasts with over 187 million downloads.
