Teen Anxiety and the Dangers of Doomscrolling |
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There’s a lot for teens to be worried about these days. It seems every week there are stories that affect their futures. Whether it’s artificial intelligence (AI) eliminating jobs across the country, or the rising costs of education, health care, and housing, massive societal restructuring is taking place. At times, opportunities for the future can look pretty grim. With all of the variables that teens see in the society around them, is it surprising that many have significant anxiety when trying to plan their future goals?
There Was Often More Certainty in the Past
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