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556. How Social Media Is Wrecking Kids' Lives and Stealing Their Childhood | Jonathan Haidt

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Impact of Technology on Youth Mental Health

This chapter explores the alarming rise in anxiety and depression among children and adolescents since the introduction of smartphones and social media, especially post-2014. It examines the research linking social media usage to deteriorating mental health and emphasizes the need for societal intervention and parental guidance to mitigate these effects.

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