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Is Modern Technology Ruining Our Children?

WSJ Opinion: Free Expression

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The Alarming Rise of Mental Health Issues in Youth

Exploring the worrying increase in anxiety, depression, and suicide rates among young people, with a focus on the data showing significant upticks in mental health problems, particularly in girls aged 10 to 14. The chapter tackles the potential influences of factors like COVID and social media platforms on the mental well-being of youth, along with discussing the shifting attitudes towards therapy, stigma reduction, and the impact of online communities on extreme behaviors and identity development.

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