The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Jonathan Haidt
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Psychology Family & Kids
Are we raising a generation trapped in the digital realm?
How has the rise of smartphones and social media derailed the traditional course of childhood?
What are the mental, emotional, and even spiritual costs of this shift?
Explore a riveting analysis that links the rise in adolescent mental health issues to the 'Great Rewiring' of childhood in the digital age. Discover how we can reclaim a healthier, play-based childhood for our kids.
Are we raising a generation trapped in the digital realm?
How has the rise of smartphones and social media derailed the traditional course of childhood?
What are the mental, emotional, and even spiritual costs of this shift?
Explore a riveting analysis that links the rise in adolescent mental health issues to the 'Great Rewiring' of childhood in the digital age. Discover how we can reclaim a healthier, play-based childhood for our kids.
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#1
Is Technology the Silent Villain Behind the Surge in Teen Mental Health Crises?
01 Jan 1970
02:17
02:17
#2
How iPhones and Social Media Hijacked Childhood: A Decade of Transformation
01 Jan 1970
04:20
04:20
#3
Are Hyper-Vigilant Parents and Unregulated Online Exposure Endangering Children's Development?
01 Jan 1970
04:11
04:11
#4
Guiding Growth: Laurence Steinberg's Insights on Shaping Adolescent Minds
01 Jan 1970
03:23
03:23
#5
Are Smartphones and Social Media Rewiring Our Kids' Brains for the Worse?
01 Jan 1970
03:27
03:27
#6
Alexis Spence's Fight: The Hidden Crisis of Social Media on Young Girls
01 Jan 1970
02:23
02:23
#7
Is the Digital Age Leading Boys Down a Path of Loneliness and Anomie?
01 Jan 1970
02:33
02:33
#8
How Technology and Social Media Challenge Our Spiritual Well-being
01 Jan 1970
04:59
04:59
#9
Can We Reverse the Smartphone Trend for Kids Like We Did with Titanic's Safety?
01 Jan 1970
02:41
02:41
#10
Phone-Free and Play-Rich: How Schools Are Revamping Mental Health for Kids
01 Jan 1970
02:50
02:50
#11
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
03:33
03:33
About Author
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. He is known for his research on the psychology of morality and the factors that influence moral decisions. Haidt has authored several influential books, including "The Righteous Mind" and "The Coddling of the American Mind," which explore the interplay between culture, psychology, and society. In "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness," Haidt examines the impact of technological and societal changes on the mental health of younger generations.
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