Tag: Social Media
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Paying attention: the lived experiences of adulthood ADHD and why many still struggle to get diagnosed

ADHD is often perceived as being a condition that both begins and ends in childhood, but this is not the case. In ADHD Awareness Month, OTR Editor Anna Ngov reports on the realities and challenges of late-life diagnosis.
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BookTok getting young people back into reading

This National Book Month, OTR journalist Caitlin Menadue takes a look at TikTok’s BookTok community, which is helping young readers find what interests them and pointing them in the direction of bookstores.
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The influencer breaking period taboos one post at a time

Adelaide influencer and pink-haired personality Jenna Hudson uses her social media platforms to break period taboos and raise awareness about menstrual health.
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“I thought I was having a heart attack”: inside the world of panic attacks and Australia’s growing mental health problems

There has been a rise in panic attacks and mental health problems in Australia, warranting attention at the highest levels. OTR journalist Jack Trehearne reports.
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“Adelaide isn’t boring – you’re just not doing it right”: experience Adelaide authentically on social media with The Streets of Adelaide

“Adelaide isn’t boring – you’re just not doing it right” reads the TikTok bio of The Streets of Adelaide: a social media account which has become a go-to location for anyone looking to experience Adelaide, with the city being seen through the lens of the account’s creator Sophie Miller.
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New show explores the arts industry in a post-truth world

The Triumph of Man: A Comedy in Two Acts warns us that although social media has many positives, we need to be aware of its negative repercussions.
