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The Anxious Generation

12 min read 16 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

An urgent look at how the collapse of free play and the rise of smartphones have created a mental health crisis for Gen Z, and what we can do to reclaim childhood.

You’ll learn

  • Why free play builds resilience
  • How social media harms girls most
  • The four ways phones damage kids
  • Steps to restore a real childhood