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#766 - Jonathan Haidt - The Hidden Dangers Of Social Media On Mental Health
Modern Wisdom
Solutions for Teen Mental Health Crisis
Implementing four key norms can address the teen mental health crisis effectively. Firstly, delaying smartphone usage until high school, around age 14, to reduce anxiety caused by social comparison. Secondly, enforcing a no social media policy until age 16 to reduce peer pressure. Thirdly, initiating phone-free schools to improve educational focus and social interactions. Lastly, promoting more independence and real-world play to foster social skills and reduce screen time dependency. By collectively adopting these norms, the detrimental effects of excessive phone and screen usage on teens can be reversed, mitigating the mental health crisis prevalent among youth today.
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