Jonathan Haidt On How to Solve the Teen Mental Health Crisis

Suicides. Self harm. Depression and anxiety. The toll of a social
media-addicted, phone-based childhood has never been more stark.
It can be easy for teens, parents and schools to feel like
they’re trapped by it all. But in this conversation with Tristan
Harris, author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt makes the
case that the conditions that led to today’s teenage mental
health crisis can be turned around – with specific, achievable
actions we all can take starting today.

This episode was recorded live at the San Francisco Commonwealth
Club.  


Correction: Tristan mentions that 40 Attorneys
General have filed a lawsuit against Meta for allegedly fostering
addiction among children and teens through their products.
However, the actual number is 42 Attorneys General who are taking
legal action against Meta.


Clarification: Jonathan refers to the Wait Until
8th pledge. By signing the pledge, a parent  promises not to
give their child a smartphone until at least the end of 8th
grade. The pledge becomes active once at least ten other families
from their child’s grade pledge the same.