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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 45 MIN

Smartphones Are Causing a Teen Mental Health Crisis — ft. Dr. Jean Twenge

from Parenting in a Tech World · host Bark Technologies

Dr. Jean Twenge, psychologist and author of 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World, has spent decades studying how technology is reshaping childhood. Her research provided some of the earliest evidence linking smartphones and social media to rising rates of teen depression and anxiety. She shares the 'aha' moments from her work, what the data really shows about teens and tech, and the rules every parent should follow in a high-tech world.Visit Dr. Twenge's website to find her books, discover her research, learn about speaking engagements, and more. - https://www.jeantwenge.com/Don't forget to join the conversations happening in our Facebook group, Parenting in a Tech World!- https://www.facebook.com/groups/119842088645840

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