The Panic Over Smartphones Doesn’t Help Teens
The Atlantic May 21, 2024
Filed in: Technology
“Focusing solely on social media may mean that the real causes of mental disorder and distress among our children go unaddressed,” writes NSCA member Candice Odgers in this article explaining the research on youth and digital technology for The Atlantic.
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