Jonathan Haidt: How Phone Addiction & Social Media Are Making Us Anxious - And What To Do About It - Tools & Tactics

In this episode of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show, hosts Michael Bosstick and Lauryn Evarts Bosstick interview Dr. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and author of "The Anxious Generation." The discussion centers on the impact of smartphones and social media on the mental health of children, teenagers, and adults. Dr. Haidt highlights the loss of attention span and the addictive nature of short-form content like TikTok and Instagram Reels. He offers advice to parents, such as delaying smartphone access until high school, restricting social media use, and promoting phone-free schools. The conversation also explores the negative effects of constant connectivity on adult relationships, work productivity, and overall societal well-being, with a focus on strategies for disengagement and reclaiming attention.