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There’s More to the Mental Health Crisis Than Smartphones and Social Media

Adam Grant · 27 Jun 2026

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  1. Our reading

    Fear of others' negative judgment is a significant risk factor for anxiety and depression.

    Their wordsAnd this fear of judgment is a significant risk factor for anxiety and depression.

  2. Our reading

    Smartphones and social media amplify the youth mental health crisis but are not its root cause.

    Their wordsModern technology may be an amplifier, but it isn't the root cause.

  3. Our reading

    Perfectionism is caused by unreasonably demanding expectations and unduly harsh criticism from others.

    Their wordsPerfectionism stems from unreasonably demanding expectations and unduly harsh criticism.

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