The Negative Social Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

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Teenagers are spending a lot of time on screens, particularly things like social media where the algorithm keeps you coming back. Also sleep is absolutely crucial for both physical and mental health. Kids get on these platforms at very young ages and they're exposed to a lot of adult content. They too often they can end up down warm holes because of these all go in the particularly on TikTok.

Curtis is joined by the world’s leading expert on generational distinctions, Dr. Jean Twenge. They discuss the five major generations shaping our society, with a special focus on Gen Z. The conversation provides insight and practical help for parents, managers, and anyone else interacting across generational lines. Listen especially for Jean’s top advice for parents on how to keep smartphones from destroying your child’s mental health.

Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America's Future by Jean Twenge

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? (The Atlantic)

After Babel (Jonathan Haidt’s Substack that is examining the impact of smartphone on the mental health of Gen Z)

How Low Can America’s Birth Rate Go Before It’s A Problem? (from FiveThirtyEight)