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Schools Consider Phone Bans Amid Youth Mental Health Crisis

4/15/2025

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Youth mental health in the U.S. is facing a crisis, with soaring anxiety, depression, and suicide rates tied to smartphone and social media usage. In a proactive move, schools in North Carolina and Virginia are considering bans on phone use during school hours, urging a vital conversation about finding balance in technology for students' well-being.

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Youth mental health in the U.S. is facing a crisis, with soaring anxiety, depression, and suicide rates tied to smartphone and social media usage. In a proactive move, schools in North Carolina and Virginia are considering bans on phone use during school hours, urging a vital conversation about finding balance in technology for students' well-being.