How Smartphones Are Fueling Anxiety: Why Today’s Generation Is Struggling More Than Ever

Why are anxiety, depression, and stress skyrocketing in a world that claims to be more connected than ever? In this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall, we dig into how smartphones, social media, and always-on digital life overload the brain’s stress systems. Discover the psychology behind rising anxiety, why young people are the most affected, and how to create healthier habits that protect your well-being in a tech-driven world.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
• How smartphones and constant connectivity increase anxiety
• Why the brain struggles with endless notifications and comparison
• The psychological cost of replacing real-life interaction with screens
• Practical steps to build healthier boundaries with technology

👉 Watch now and learn how to live with technology without letting it control your life.

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⏱ Video Timestamps
13:50 – Why anxiety is rising in the smartphone era
14:30 – What happens when you step away from your phone
15:24 – The pressure of always being connected
17:02 – The new “phone-based childhood”
17:09 – How smartphones shape teenage development
17:11 – iPhone and the self-facing camera effect
17:15 – When anxiety rates began to spike
17:28 – Social media’s role in worsening mental health
17:35 – Living life for online validation
21:50 – Hyper-connected… yet more anxious than ever