Is social media driving teen mental health issues? | The Vergecast
Two years ago, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt released his book, The Anxious Generation. In it, he argued that the rise of social media and smartphone use is to blame for the prominent decline in teen mental health since 2010. This month, psychology researcher Peter Gray takes on that narrative with his book, Restoring Childhood. In a conversation with senior policy reporter Lauren Feiner, Gray argues that school — not social media — is the real culprit. 0:00 Intro 01:04 90 Seconds on The Verge 02:31 The Theory of Restoring Childhood 05:10 Societal Changes That Affect Children’s Freedom 1…