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The Anxious Generation

If Books Could Kill

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Rising Mental Health Challenges in Teens

This chapter explores the alarming increase in mental health issues among teenagers, particularly focusing on self-harm and depression rates among younger girls since 2012. It challenges the direct link between smartphone usage and rising mental health struggles by considering various societal changes and demographics. The chapter emphasizes the complexity of the youth mental health crisis and the influence of cultural factors and media consumption.

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