Mental Health Crisis in the Digital Age

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Following the Gala, the World Mental Health Day Festival featured panels with advocates, parents, and experts on tech’s impact on youth.

Author Jonathan Haidt warned that childhood has been “rewired” by phones and social media, driving surges in anxiety, depression, and addiction. Parents shared devastating stories of harms amplified by TikTok and Snapchat.

The call-to-action: more legislation, accountability, and collective advocacy to protect children in a hyper-digital world.

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Social media and constant connectivity have created new pressures — mental health support must evolve with it.

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Digital burnout is real; people need to set boundaries between online presence and personal well-being.