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Study Reveals Teens’ Mental Health Crisis Linked to Smartphones

1/30/2025

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A recent study by Sapien Labs uncovers alarming trends: younger teens, especially girls, are grappling with escalating mental health struggles tied to early smartphone use, manifesting as aggression and even hallucinations. Meanwhile, Gen Z is reshaping priorities, valuing safety over typical teenage aspirations amid fears from crises like school shootings and climate change. In response, online therapy platforms like Talkspace are stepping up to provide vital mental health support.

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A recent study by Sapien Labs uncovers alarming trends: younger teens, especially girls, are grappling with escalating mental health struggles tied to early smartphone use, manifesting as aggression and even hallucinations. Meanwhile, Gen Z is reshaping priorities, valuing safety over typical teenage aspirations amid fears from crises like school shootings and climate change. In response, online therapy platforms like Talkspace are stepping up to provide vital mental health support.