Lessons from Adolescence: Phones and Mental Health

04/08/25 • 16 min

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Netflix’ popular show Adolescence, once In this episode, Dr Victoria discusses her study on the usage and permissibility of phones in schools and their impact on adolescent mental health. She explores the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among adolescents, the role of smartphones and social media, and examines data comparing schools with and without phone bans. Dr Victoria advocates for a broader approach emphasizing digital education and age-appropriate technology design, rather than outright phone bans.

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