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podcast_episode / Apr 14

EdTechnical: Is social media really destroying teen mental health?

<p>In this episode of EdTechnical, Libby and Owen speak with Candice Odgers, a psychologist and researcher studying how online experiences influence children's mental health. They revisit the debate around social media and teen wellbeing, questioning the claims that social media use  has caused rising rates of depression and anxiety. Candice calls for a more careful reading of the evidence and cautions against rushing into restrictive policies that may have unintended consequences or divert attention from more effective interventions.</p><p>Candice also shares early findings from her recent research into AI in education. She finds surprisingly limited use of A...