The Misconception of Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health

Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Anxious Generation,” suggests that digital technologies are rewiring children’s brains and causing a mental health epidemic. However, this claim is not supported by scientific evidence. The book presents graphs showing a rise in digital technology use and adolescent mental health problems. However, these are correlative data and do not establish causation. … Continue reading The Misconception of Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health