The Fragility Paradox: Why Gen Z Struggles with Mental Health
Discover why 40% of teens report persistent sadness despite our affluent era. Jonathan Haidt's research reveals how the 'great rewiring' of childhood from play-based to phone-based has disrupted sleep patterns and dopamine regulation, while Matthew Walker and Anna Lembke explain the neurological consequences.
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Fragility isn't a moral failing or a mystery; it's a predictable outcome when sleep is eroded, reward circuits are over-clocked, and we remove the safe, structured stressors that teach competence.
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Why are so many teenagers struggling with mental health despite our modern comforts?
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