The Anxious Generation's Convenient Narrative Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation has been touted as a seminal work on social media's effects on teenagers' mental health.
Its release two years ago sparked concern and calls to action from parents, policymakers, and tech leaders. However, is the narrative Haidt presents accurate or a convenient simplification of a complex issue?
Haidt's theory posits that the rise of social media and smartphone use directly contributed to the decline in teen mental health since 2010.