Social media's impact on mental health is a growing concern. In this episode, I'm diving into Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation, to explore three startling facts about its damaging effects. I then highlight what I consider to be the most manipulative tactic hidden within new algorithms – one that targets our subconscious. My hope is that 20 years from now, we look back at social media like we look at smoking now. I close with a suggestion for parents on navigating this new world.
“Social media use does not just correlate with mental illness; it causes it.”
Jonathan Haidt
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt