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The Anxious Generation: Smartphone Impact on Mental Health
The chapter delves into the concerning trends in youth mental health due to smartphones and social media, focusing on the rise in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among adolescents. Jonathan Heit, author of 'The Anxious Generation,' provides insights into how these technologies are influencing the mental health of young people, especially girls. The discussion underlines the importance of understanding the relationship between smartphone use and mental health issues in the current generation.