Best Of: Jonathan Haidt on What Social Media Is Doing to Our Kids
The Next Big Idea
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Gen Z's Mental Health Crisis and Social Media's Role
This chapter explores the troubling mental health trends among Gen Z, particularly girls, and the exacerbating influence of social media on anxiety and depression. It examines the rise of environmental concerns attributed to social media's impact, the marked differences in mental health experiences between genders, and how modern childhood is defined by phone interactions. Through discussions on societal fears surrounding technology and personal testimonies, the chapter highlights both the detrimental effects of social comparison on girls and the escape boys find in digital distractions.
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