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Navigating Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age

This chapter explores the pressing issue of mental health among today's youth, particularly focusing on the implications of social media and parenting styles. It highlights alarming trends in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among teenagers, supported by statistical data and personal anecdotes. The discussion emphasizes the profound effects of digital technology on childhood and raises critical questions about societal changes since the early 2010s.

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