Dr. Phil Counsels the NELK BOYS, Bob Menery and Bradley Martyn!
Phil McGraw discusses the severe negative impact of social media on youth mental health, linking the rise of smartphones in 2008-2009 to record levels of anxiety and depression.summaryHe advocates for strict parental controls, delaying social media access until age 16-18, and emphasizes the importance of real-world social development and meritocracy over modern 'victimhood' culture.summarySocial media algorithms are designed to exploit mental health vulnerabilities; internal documents confirm that showing upsetting content (like animal abuse) increases user engagement more than positive content.takeaway














