About this episode

The episode explores the complex relationship between social media and teen mental health, challenging common perceptions.

For years, we’ve heard that social media is fueling a teen mental health crisis. But the evidence is more complicated. Developmental psychologist Candice Odgers unpacks what the research actually says—and where parents, policymakers, and the media often get it wrong. TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Host: Manoush Zomorodi

Guest: Candice Odgers

Topics covered

• teen mental health
• social media
• psychology
• research
• parenting
• policy

Keywords

• teen mental health
• social media
• Candice Odgers
• psychology
• research
• parents
• policy

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Organizations: NPR

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