An alarming rise in mental health issues among young people.

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Jay Shetty interviews psychologist Jonathan Haidt about his book The Anxious Generation, exploring how smartphones and social media have triggered a youth mental health crisis. They discuss differences between boys and girls, the loss of play, anxiety's long-term effects, and practical steps families and schools can take.

Channel: Jay Shetty Podcast Duration: 1:21:45

Questions

1. What is one of the four core norms Haidt proposes to help protect children from the mental health crisis?

Eliminate standardized testing Phone-free schools Ban all video games before age 21 Daily mandatory meditation classes

2. What key developmental stage does Haidt argue is most vulnerable to smartphones and social media?

Early adulthood Early puberty (ages 11–13) Late adolescence (ages 17–19) Infancy

3. According to Jonathan Haidt, what year marks the sharp rise in youth mental health issues worldwide?

2013 2005 2008 2018

4. What solution does Haidt strongly advocate regarding the minimum age for social media accounts?

Lower it to 11 with parental approval Raise it to 16 and enforce it Allow access at any age with restrictions Keep it at 13 with no enforcement

5. Which of the following was cited as a major difference in how boys and girls are affected by digital life?

Girls experience more anxiety and depression, while boys face underdevelopment Boys face more anxiety from Instagram than girls Boys are more socially connected than girls online Girls benefit more from video games than boys

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