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How to Protect Your Child's Mental Health from the Dangers of Social Media | Jonathan Haidt

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Social Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health

This chapter explores the detrimental effects of social media and smartphone use on the mental health of children and adolescents, revealing rising rates of anxiety and depression linked to these platforms. It discusses the shifts in social dynamics, overprotective parenting, and the urgent need for behavioral and policy changes to address the escalating mental health crisis. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of findings from longitudinal studies and advocates for strategies to safeguard youth against the pressures of modern technology.

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