Something happened between 2010 and 2015

that had a huge impact on kids mental health. In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt explains that Gen Z became the first generation to navigate adolescence with constant smartphone access—complete with front-facing cameras and unlimited data—just as social media companies like Instagram reached a fever pitch. We aren't just looking at a change in habits; we are looking at a fundamental shift in how a generation grew up.

Graphs from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt