Anxiety & Depression

"Practically everything that is marketed to young people is aimed at engineering the self and the environment to fit more perfectly with every wish and preference. Fake body parts will bring happiness. A swipe of the finger does away with anyone whose looks aren't perfect. If it feels good, do it, otherwise why bother? If we include a person’s bloodstream as part of their environment, then think of the ads kids are exposed to promoting chemicals that promise greater comfort or happiness. What offering won’t make life easier, cheaper, quicker, more fun, or more comfortable. Do any of these come-ons hawk the satisfaction of sustained effort or acceptance of limitations? It sounds trite, but the skewed proportion between the two poles is dramatic."

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"The Risk Of Teen Depression And Suicide Is Linked To Smartphone Use, Study Says"

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