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Are Smartphones Really Driving the Rise in Teenage Depression?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Unpacking Teen Mental Health and Technology

This chapter explores the complex relationship between teenagers' mental health and the influence of smartphones and social media. Through critical analysis and recent research, it challenges simplified narratives by highlighting changes in diagnostic practices and societal attitudes towards mental illness. The chapter also examines alarming trends in youth suicide rates, emphasizing cultural factors and broader societal narratives that may contribute to this crisis.

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