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S2- E5 - "Young, Online and Overwhelmed"

S2- E5 - "Young, Online and Overwhelmed"

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Young, Online, and Overwhelmed explores the mental health crisis facing today’s teens, shaped by constant connectivity, academic and economic pressures, and a loss of privacy and independence. It examines rising rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm, questioning whether this reflects deeper societal issues or overdiagnosis. The episode urges systemic change from parenting and education to tech and healthcare, highlighting the need for boundaries, resilience-building, and teen agency. Ultimately, it challenges listeners to consider the adults we are shaping. (With special guest, Gray Ayedelott)

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