The Wall Street Journal
The bestselling author is calling on parents to take away their children’s phones. He also is confronting allegations of junk science.
Mingle News
The Smerconish Podcast
Dr. Tami D. Benton, Psychiatrist-in-Chief at CHOP, emphasizes the critical need for teen mental health support in conversation with Michael.
The Washington Post
A Connecticut middle school banned cellphones, sparking initial protests but then led to improved focus and fewer conflicts among students.
The Smerconish Podcast
Michael and Dr. Conrad Kickert discuss research from the University at Buffalo suggesting well-maintained front yards could combat loneliness in America.
Politico
i Ricchi, a Tuscan gem, fell from grace amid DC’s political shifts, losing its allure to dwindling power lunches and changing social fabric.
The Wall Street Journal
We’ve lost the art of creating local infrastructure that allows young people to explore, play and lead healthier lives.
University at Buffalo
A University of Buffalo study found that vibrant front yards with features like flower beds and porch swings enhance community connections.
NBC News
The APA is calling on technology companies to take more steps to protect adolescents, arguing age restrictions alone don’t address the dangers.
The New York Times
Peggy Orenstein highlights a troubling rise in ‘rough sex’ among teens, especially choking, in her op-ed.
The Editors
Harvard study suggests declining church attendance may contribute to rising U.S. mental health issues, possibly affecting suicide rates and depression.
Vox
Haidt’s book claims smartphones and social media are harming teen mental health, though evidence and critiques suggest the impact is less clear.
Associated Press
New poll shows most Americans, despite polarization, agree on core national values like voting rights and equal protection. Differences are minor except on gun rights.
StudyFinds
Survey finds 40% of UK adults often feel isolated, even in social settings. Only 14% discuss their loneliness, despite its negative impacts on health.
The New York Times
New York’s private clubs fill the pandemic-induced void of communal spaces, leveraging empty offices to offer community in an exclusive landscape.
The New York Times
Pandemic impacts led to a spike in U.S. school absences, with 26% of students chronically absent last year, up from 15% pre-pandemic.
The New York Times
Prof. Haidt became a favorite for his work on the “coddling” of young people. Now, he has an idea for fixing Gen Z.
Axios
US kids face a mental health crisis linked to smartphones, with rising depression and suicide rates since the 2010s, exacerbated by social media use.
USA Today
Self-reported data from those under 30 knocked the U.S. out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time since 2012.
The Atlantic
Jonathan Haidt warns that adolescent mental health worsened dramatically in the 2010s, with soaring depression, anxiety, and suicide rates globally.
Axios
Iowa State University introduces a class on happiness science to enhance well-being among students facing mental health challenges.
The Atlantic
2020 pandemic devastated US restaurants, leading to job losses and unlikely recovery. Wages grew sharply in 2021-2022, challenging managers.
Business Insider
A young worker’s TikTok complaint about feeling lonely on a work trip sparked debate over enjoying solitude and the growing loneliness epidemic.
Vox
Snow days offer crucial learning through play, but virtual learning may threaten this key childhood experience of joy and discovery.
WBUR-FM
US face-to-face socialization has halved over 20 years, impacting all ages and worsened by increased screen time and tech use.
Business Insider
Verkada’s ‘3-3-3’ perk funds outings for groups of 3 employees after 3 PM, boosting business by enhancing team interaction.
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