The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?

Technology | The GuardianThursday, July 16, 2026Jul 16

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“Psychologist Candice Odgers has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years. She fears the current debate around smartphones obscures some of the biggest issues facing teenagers – from the impact of Covid to the health of their adult care”
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The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?

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