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The Anxious Generation
- How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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The Anxious Generation
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An urgent and insightful investigation into the collapse in youth mental health, from the influential social psychologist and international bestselling author
After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents in many countries around the world deteriorated suddenly in the early 2010s. Why have rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide risen so sharply, more than doubling in many cases?
In this book, Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that the decline of free-play in childhood and the rise of smartphone usage among adolescents are the twin sources of increased mental distress among teenagers.
Haidt delves into the latest psychological and biological research to show how, between 2010 and 2015, childhood and adolescence got rewired. As teens traded in their flip phones for smartphones packed with social media apps, time online soared while time engaging face-to-face with friends and family plummeted, and so did mental health. This profound shift took place against a backdrop of diminishing childhood freedom, as parents over-supervised every aspect of their children’s lives offline, depriving them of the experiences they most need to become strong and self-governing adults.
The Anxious Generation reveals the fundamental ways in which this shift from free-play to smartphones disrupts development – from sleep deprivation to addiction – with separate in-depth analyses of the impact on girls and boys. Grounded in ancient wisdom and packed full of cutting-edge science, this eye-opening book is a life raft and a powerful call-to-arms, offering practical advice for parents, schools, governments, and teens themselves.
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- Random Dude
- 12-06-2024
A must read/listen
if you're a parent, you can't skip this book. Lays out the risks in modern society posed by the internet, gaming and social media, and the lifelong consequences it can have on kids of all changes. Logical and backed by studies.
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- Kindle Customer
- 30-06-2024
A great read for parents of young or teen children.
There are a lot of valuable insights into the effects of the digital world on our children. Even if you don't agree with the author's views, it's important to be aware of the facts.
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- nana mary
- 27-06-2024
Should be compulsory reading for everyone
This book nailed the causes of anxiety in young people. We need to be informed and prepared to start speaking up and ensuring all children have the opportunity to have the childhoods they need in order to grow into happy and functioning members of society. A must read for anyone concerned about children.
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- Simon J Griffiths
- 11-08-2024
sobering and confronting sprinkled with a little hope
at some level we all instinctively knew this. but this book reveals the undeniable damage that is being inflicted on our kids. I'm happy to hear that we can "turn this ship around". let's all get onboard
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- Andrew Seeger
- 17-06-2024
Now to spread the word.
A refreshing, thought provoking read/listen. After working with young people over the past 5 years and watching people of all ages submit to their smartphones. This book provides a timely look at the devastating effects that smartphones are having on our children.
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- Billie
- 26-09-2024
Absolutely loved this book and can't recommend it enough.
if you truly want understanding of what and why this generation has increased anxiety you must read this book. it doesn't shame parents for what has happened t simply advices parents of what research has been done and what we can do to help our children overcome the rewiring of the brain and reduce the mental.health crisis wr are currently experiencing as it can only get worse.
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- Melanie
- 19-10-2024
Must read!
So important for any parent or anyone who works with children and adolescents!. This book presents a critical, but accessible discussion of the effects of social media on our future. A must read!
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- P. Howden
- 27-10-2024
Very informative
I didn't realise how sick Social Media was until I listened to this book. All the Social Media sites are only interested in profits and don't care about the wellbeing of their users. No wonder young people are so damaged. The narrator of this Audiobook makes it a very interesting listen, with never a dull moment. I highly recommend this book!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-05-2024
informative, comprehensive and thoroughly interesting
There is a lot to digest, but it is presented in a straight-forward, well constructed and well written format. It's extremely informative and is a must read for parents. I just wish we knew as much as we do know ten years ago...
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- I&RC
- 15-05-2024
A must read!
As both a parent and a teacher, I wholeheartedly endorse this book. I've ordered a hard copy to highlight and reference its many insightful points and research findings by Haidt. It's accessible, data-backed, and applicable to all parents and educators.
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