THE ANXIOUS GENERATION | Moving Forward-Book Review

Moving Forward: Book Review THE ANXIOUS GENERATION About the Book: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness is authored by Jonathan Haidt. The author argues that smartphones, social media, and overprotective parenting have "rewired" childhood, leading to a rise in mental illness. Haidt claims these technologies have deprived children of necessary experiences like unstructured play and risky activities, hindering their development of coping mechanisms. The book proposes solutions, including delaying smartphone access, promoting phone-free schools, and encouraging more unsupervised play. Author: Jonathan Haidt is a prominent social psychologist and author known for his research on moral psychology and the intuitive foundations of ethics. He has written influential books like The Righteous Mind, which explores why people are divided by politics and religion, and The Anxious Generation, which examines the impact of social media on youth mental health. His work frequently focuses on how biological predispositions and cultural influences shape human behavior and social cooperation. Presentor: Dr. Bornali Das, the reviewer of the book, has over-a-decade of experience in the field of counselling and psychotherapy and is working at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. She specializes in therapeutic intervention for families, adolescent and children. Over time, she has published more than 50 papers in peer review journals namely Asian Journal Psychiatry, Indian Journal Psychiatry. Book Review Moving Forward Book: The Anxious Generation Author: Jonathan Haidt Presentor: Dr Bornali Das Date: 15th June 2025 #BookReview #MovingForward #ReadingCommunity #TheAnxiousGeneration #Childhood #OverProtective #PlayfulWithChildren #DigitalRescue #Resilience #ChildrenWell-Being #MentalWellness #MentalHealthCare #AmitaCare #Amita #Pearlss4development #Pearlss ‪@AnitavictorinaRego‬ | ‪@Pearlss4Development‬ | ‪@anitarego1246‬ ​