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The Anxious Generation: Dr. Becky & Jonathan Haidt in Conversation with Stephanie Ruhle at 92NY

2024/10/22
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Dr. Becky and Jonathan Haidt discuss the impact of smartphones and social media on Gen Z's mental health. They highlight the shift from play-based to phone-based childhood and the resulting increase in anxiety, depression, and self-harm. The constant connectivity and avoidance of boredom hinder the development of coping mechanisms for setbacks and loneliness.
  • Gen Z, born after 1995, is the first generation to experience puberty with smartphones and social media.
  • The constant availability of technology prevents boredom and hinders development of coping mechanisms.
  • Direct human interaction becomes uncomfortable for Gen Z, who prefer texting over phone calls.

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Today, we're releasing a very special episode of 92NY Talks with Dr. Becky and Jonathan Haidt in conversation with Stephanie Ruhle about The Anxious Generation. They discuss the teen mental health crisis, phones, and social media. But don't fret, parents will leave this conversation with hope and strategies they can use to navigate the digital world with their kids. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4ehTRZoAccess the Anxious Generation Guide for free: https://bit.ly/3TSSDw5Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcastTo listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategyToday’s episode is brought to you by Airbnb: Let's be honest, parenting is expensive, especially around the holidays. If you’re traveling over the holidays and have an empty home consider making a little extra income by becoming a host on Airbnb. Every little bit helps, especially during the holiday season! Being an Airbnb host means that you are providing another family with an amazing experience and it's a great way to earn some extra money for all the different things you wanna do. Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb dot com slash host.