Doing Well

Leah Selakovic, M.A.: Critical Thinking and Digital Media Literacy in Digital Age | Doing Well #62

As the digital world continues to grow and become more complex, the need for critical thinking is more important than ever. Explores digital media literacy and the challenges social media can pose. Tune in to learn how to sharpen your critical thinking skills and become more informed and empowered in today’s media-driven world.

Meet Leah Selakovic, M.A.

Leah Selakovic, M.A., is a media psychologist with extensive qualifications, including a Master’s in Media Psychology from Fielding Graduate University and certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Reiki. She has nearly 2 decades of experience consulting C-suite executives and working with clients on issues such as anxiety, stress management, and life transitions. 

With a strong multicultural background, Leah incorporates her global experiences into her work, which includes corporate consulting and helping young adults navigate mental health challenges. She is also a core committee member of the Lives of Singapore Group, focusing on mental health support for young professionals.

About the episode

In this interesting episode of Doing Well, Leah Selakovic, M.A. defines well-being as encompassing health, happiness, and prosperity, alongside the ability to manage stress and maintain good mental health, with a sense of purpose being essential.

Leah also emphasizes that well-being is a holistic concept, including not just physical and mental health but also social, emotional, financial, occupational, and spiritual aspects. She emphasizes the necessity of critical thinking in digital media literacy, especially in an age where individuals have access to vast amounts of information from various sources.

She explains that critical thinking enables people to evaluate the credibility and biases of content, fostering informed decision-making and meaningful dialogue. Additionally, she advocates for teaching critical thinking skills to children from a young age.

Leah advises that the number of likes or online engagement does not determine one’s worth or happiness, urging a focus on meaningful relationships and personal growth instead. Additionally, she stresses that parents should model positive digital behavior and teach their children about privacy, security, and the importance of evaluating information sources. She also encourages self-reflection on one’s biases and intentions when consuming information.

In conclusion

In this episode, Leah shares her expertise on digital media literacy and its close connection to critical thinking. She highlights the importance of these skills for maintaining mental and emotional well-being. She also addresses the challenges posed by online content and offers practical methods for improving digital literacy.

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