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Smartphones and Youth Mental Health
This chapter examines the profound effects of smartphone usage on the mental health and social lives of today's youth, with a particular focus on Generation Z. It discusses rising concerns about addiction, loneliness, and the challenges parents face in managing screen time, while emphasizing the need for collective action and policy change. The chapter explores alarming statistics linked to increased mental health issues among children, highlighting the disconnect between tech leaders' promises and the actual protection of young users.