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What Experts Really Think About Smartphones and Mental Health

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Smartphones, Social Media, and Mental Health

This chapter analyzes the impact of smartphones and social media on mental health awareness, especially among young people. It discusses how these platforms have normalized mental health conversations, while also examining potential downsides, including the risk of over-diagnosis and changing perceptions of mental illness.

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