This podcast episode delves into the alarming rise in mental health issues among the younger generation, particularly due to the excessive use of social media and screen-based activities. It addresses the potential negative effects of social media platforms like TikTok on mental health, as well as the national security risks posed by these platforms. The episode also explores the challenges and potential solutions to the negative impacts of social media on democracy and mental health, along with the need for social media regulation. Overall, it emphasizes the need to prioritize a play-based childhood, protect children from the negative influences of social media, and address the corrosive effects of social media on society.
