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By Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, The Center for Humane Technology

Jonathan Haidt On How to Solve the Teen Mental Health Crisis

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Published April 11, 2024 12:00pm

Suicides. Self harm. Depression and anxiety. The toll of a social media-addicted, phone-based childhood has never been more stark. It can be easy for teens, parents and schools to feel like they’re trapped by it all. But in this conversation with Tristan Harris, author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt makes the case that the conditions that led to today’s teenage mental health crisis can be turned around – with specific, achievable actions we all can take starting today.

This episode was recorded live at the San Francisco Commonwealth Club.  

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