From Smartphones to Selfie Culture: An Eye-Opening Look at Teen Mental Health with Oprah Daily Insiders

Oprah discusses the impact of technology on teenagers

Oprah Daily Insiders received an exclusive intention each week, covering topics such as letting go, forgiveness, and discovering oneself. In the latest edition, “The Life You Want” Class focused on the ongoing crisis in teen mental health. The class was eye-opening as it shed light on the challenges faced by young people today, including the dangers of social media, pressures of selfie culture, and constant distraction from smartphones.

Among the speakers was Jonathan Haidt, an NYU professor and author of “The Anxious Generation,” who shared insights into how Generation Alpha, who grew up with technology, faces challenges due to overprotection in real life and underprotection online. Dr. Becky Kennedy also spoke about the impact of technology on children and emphasized the importance of experiencing the real world through effort and delayed gratification.

This class aimed to provide parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles with valuable knowledge and actionable steps to protect and guide their young family members. We encourage you to share your thoughts on this class in the comments below. Have a wonderful week everyone! Stay well.

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