SOAP Note Example: Coping with Social Media Burnout

Quill generated this note with AI from the summary that was provided. The therapist can then copy-and-paste the note into their current EHR platform.

Subjective:
Client reported feeling 'totally burnt out from social media' and expressed difficulty with managing their usage. They stated, "I feel like I can’t stop checking it, but it just makes me feel worse." Client described a cycle of stress related to social media use, including constant checking, comparing themselves to others, and experiencing anxiety when not engaged with it.

Objective:
During the 50-minute office session, the client appeared anxious and preoccupied with social media use. The therapist suggested a 30-minute daily break from all social media and advised the client to monitor their feelings before and after the break.

Assessment:
Client is experiencing increased anxiety and stress related to excessive social media use, which is negatively impacting their self-esteem. They are willing to attempt behavioral changes to address these issues.

Plan:
Client agreed to try a 30-minute social media break each day and will monitor their emotional response to this intervention. The therapist and client will review the effectiveness of this strategy in the next session and make adjustments to the plan as necessary.

Client Session Summary:

Here's the summary of this client session. Remember, Quill does not record the client session. A therapist would provide a summary (like the one below) after the session is over.

In today’s 50-minute office session, client came in talking about feeling totally burnt out from social media. They said quote 'I feel like I can’t stop checking it, but it just makes me feel worse' unquote. They talked about how they’re constantly on their phone, checking updates, and comparing themselves to others, which is just eating away at their self-esteem. They mentioned feeling anxious when they’re away from it, like they’re missing out, but when they’re on it, it’s not doing them any good either.

We spent some time talking about how social media can create this cycle of stress, especially when it becomes, you know, almost addictive. We explored the idea of setting boundaries with their phone and how that might help reduce some of the anxiety. I suggested trying a 30-minute break from all social media every day and seeing how it feels. I also suggested they pay attention to how they’re feeling before and after the break, just to get a sense of whether it’s making a difference. They seemed pretty nervous about stepping away from their phone, but they were willing to give it a shot. We’ll follow up in our next session to see if it’s helping or if we need to adjust the plan.

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