Chasing Life

American teens are experiencing a rise in mental health challenges according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This includes high levels of sadness amid significant declines in overall well-being, especially among girls and LGBQ+ youth. Could social media be part of the problem? Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to Professor Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, a child psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, to unpack this data and discuss the connection between social media and youth mental health. Sanjay also asks his teenage daughter, Sky, about how social media affects our self-esteem. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This season, we’ve been talking about the potential dangers of social media and the amount of time we spend online. But what about the positive, educational sides of the internet? On this episode, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to one of the YouTube’s earliest content creators, Hank Green. Sanjay and Hank discuss the state of the internet today, the responsibility of having a platform, and how to deal with harsh online comments. Plus, they ask is the future of the internet utopian? Dystopian? Or maybe both?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These days, it’s easy to be glued to your phone and have mixed feelings about it. If you spend too little time, you feel disconnected. But too much time can make you feel bad. So, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores a possible solution - digital detox. But what does that really mean? On today’s episode, science journalist Catherine Price and author of the book, “How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life,” shares her tools for breaking up and making up with your phone. Plus, Sanjay’s college-bound daughter, Sage, shares her perspective.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Michael Rich discusses screen time effects on health and kids, his unique approach to treating media addiction, and the impact of excessive screen time on children. The podcast also features a college student's battle with TikTok addiction and strategies for navigating screen time challenges in a tech-driven world.

Psychology Professor Jean Twenge discusses the impact of social media on youth mental health. The podcast explores challenges of parenting in the digital age, the rise of teen depression linked to smartphone use, and strategies for managing digital interactions. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reflects on connecting with his daughters amidst societal shifts influenced by technology.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking at a phone or a computer screen. These days we spend most of our lives looking at screens – whether it’s for work, school, or fun – but how is it shaping us? On season six of Chasing Life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us on his most personal journey yet, while he dives into the science behind how technology is impacting our brains. As a dad of three teenage girls, he explores how worried we should be about the effect screen time is having on kids’ health. Join us each Tuesday as we bring everyone to the table – from members of the Gupta family to content creators and medical professionals – and look for guidance on how to navigate a world surrounded by screens.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neuroscientist Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the adolescent brain with psychologist Valerie Reyna, exploring decision-making and risk assessment in teenagers. Tips are shared on supporting teens through this transformative stage of life.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta investigates the mysterious 'Havana Syndrome', exploring potential directed energy causes, microwave weapons, extraterrestrial theories, Russian involvement, and the impact on health. The podcast also delves into the importance of quality sleep for cognitive function and the unsettling health episodes experienced by individuals at high-security government buildings.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta investigates the baffling 'Havana Syndrome' affecting American diplomats in Cuba. The podcast delves into mysterious health incidents, possible microwave attacks, and neurological impairments. It explores the puzzling circumstances in Cuba, the ongoing investigations, and the perplexing symptoms resembling concussions without injury causes. A deep dive into the enigmatic brain mystery and its potential threats.

When psychedelics were first studied more than 50 years ago, researchers noticed that they were useful in helping people explore a greater sense of self. Now, after a half-century hiatus, scientists are studying psychedelics like MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine as treatment for depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. So, what promise do they hold as therapeutics? Albert Garcia-Romeu, a researcher at John’s Hopkins University, joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to talk about how psychedelics can alleviate mental suffering and what the path forward might look like. This episode originally aired on November 8, 2022.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices