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DR. ANTHONY ANZALONE – SOCIAL MEDIA AND TEEN MENTAL HEALTH 2 17 24
DR. ANTHONY ANZALONE – SOCIAL MEDIA AND TEEN MENTAL HEALTH 2 17 24
DR. ANTHONY ANZALONE – SOCIAL MEDIA AND TEEN MENTAL HEALTH 2 17 24
Saturday 17th February 2024
Dr. Anthony Anzalone discusses social media's impact on teen mental health and offers solutions for healthier digital habits on 'American Medicine Today'.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Anzalone discusses the impact of Big Tech on teen mental health.
- The conversation highlights the addictive qualities of social media.
- Concerns about the alarming suicide rates among teens are addressed.
- The urgent need for tech companies to take responsibility and provide support for better internet education is emphasized.
- Dr. Anzalone stresses the importance of teaching children digital literacy and promoting healthy screen time habits.
Devices are good servants and bad masters.
Are our teens paying the price for our digital age? In this episode of 'American Medicine Today', Dr. Anthony Anzalone, a clinical psychologist at Stony Brook Medicine, dives into the mental health crisis that social media is causing among teenagers. Fresh from a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, where Big Tech executives faced tough questions, Dr. Anzalone shares his insights on the addictive nature of social media and its alarming effects on young minds.
The conversation covers a range of pressing issues, from skyrocketing suicide rates to the urgent need for tech companies to step up and take responsibility. Dr. Anzalone doesn't just highlight the problems; he also offers practical solutions. He emphasizes the importance of teaching kids digital literacy and healthy screen time habits, providing parents and educators with tools to help mitigate these risks.
With a blend of expert analysis and heartfelt concern, this episode sheds light on how social media can be both a friend and foe. It's an eye-opener for anyone worried about the well-being of today's youth. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just someone interested in the intersection of technology and mental health, this discussion is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.