Are we using screens as a scapegoat for teen mental health?
The episode challenges the widespread narrative that social media and smartphones are the primary causes of youth mental health crises, arguing instead that adult distress, lack of support systems, and political scapegoating play far greater roles. It urges a shift from fear-based bans to
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