Oprah Winfrey’s Weekly Insights Dive into Teen Mental Health in the Digital Age

Oprah Winfrey has set an intention exclusively for Oprah Daily Insiders every week, focusing on topics such as letting go, forgiveness, and coming into your own. This week, she addresses the ongoing crisis in teen mental health.

In a recent “The Life You Want” Class, Oprah had guests like NYU professor Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, who highlighted how Generation Alpha is struggling as the first to grow up with advanced technology. Haidt noted the imbalance in protecting kids offline while leaving them vulnerable online. Dr. Becky Kennedy, a parenting expert, also spoke about the negative impact of excessive smartphone use on adolescents, depriving them of real-world experiences and the value of delayed gratification.

If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, Oprah hopes that the insights from the class will provide you with valuable knowledge on how to support and guide the young people in your life. Share your thoughts on the class in the comments below and have a great week ahead. Go well!