iGen: Are Smartphones Ruining Our Youth? A Deep Dive into Haidt’s ‘The Anxious Generation’

iGen: Are Smartphones Ruining Our Youth? A Deep Dive into Haidt's 'The Anxious Generation'

Alarming Rise in Teen Anxiety: Are Smartphones to Blame? By: Javid Amin Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book, “The Anxious Generation,” throws down a gauntlet – teenagers’ widespread smartphone use is causing a mental health crisis, and we need immediate action. Haidt argues for a collective response, from parents to policymakers, to curb this pervasive issue. A World Raised on Screens: The “Great Rewiring” The book opens with a chilling analogy: would you raise your child on Mars, knowing the health risks? Similarly, a decade ago, parents couldn’t foresee the…

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Drug Addiction and HIV among Kashmiri youth: A Ticking Time Bomb

Drug Addiction and HIV among Kashmiri youth: A Ticking Time Bomb

A Growing Concern: HIV Among Drug Addicts in Kashmir Valley By: Javid Amin A concerning development has recently come to light that should raise alarm bells in the tranquil landscapes of the Kashmir Valley. Five individuals who battled drug addiction have, regrettably, tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the region this year. This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the looming threat that drug abuse poses not only to individual lives but also to public health in Kashmir. Unveiling Disturbing Numbers The data from the Health…

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