Are we using screens as a scapegoat for teen mental health?

This episode challenges the pervasive narrative that social media is driving a teen mental health crisis. Developmental psychologist Candice Odgers explains that the evidence is far more nuanced, with many studies showing only weak correlations. She discusses how parents, media, and policymakers often oversimplify the data, leading to misguided interventions. The conversation urges a more careful look at the complex factors affecting adolescent well-being.