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The Gray Area with Sean Illing

This is your kid on smartphones

Jun 3, 2024
53:58
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Psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses how smartphones and social media are impacting the mental health of young people, shifting childhood from play to touchscreens. They explore the rise in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and offer practical solutions for regulating tech use in children.
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Quick takeaways

  • Smartphones and social media have led to a decline in mental health among young people, shifting childhood from play to screens.
  • Girls are disproportionately affected by social media, experiencing higher rates of depression and anxiety due to relational aggression.

Deep dives

Smartphones and Social Media Impact on Youth Mental Health

The podcast delves into the impact of smartphones and social media on the mental health of young individuals. Guest Jonathan Heit, a professor at NYU and author, explains that these technologies, particularly affecting adolescents, have led to negative trends in mental health, especially anxiety, depression, and self-harm. The data shows a significant rise in mental health issues for girls since around 2012, correlating with the increased use of smartphones and social media.

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