The Anxious Generation
The Anxious Generation
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
About This Book
The Anxious Generation (2024) contends that two forces—the erosion of childhood play and the explosion of smartphone adoption among young people—have driven Generation Z's mental health crisis. Drawing on biological and psychological evidence, this revealing work examines how children's lives have transformed from play-centered to phone-centered, disrupting normal development patterns. The text provides concrete recommendations for reversing this troubling trend.
Who Should Read This?
- Parents and caregivers worried about children’s relationship with smartphones
- Teachers and mental health professionals observing rising psychological distress in Gen Z
- People struggling with smartphone dependency
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