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I recently got a call from a colleague. He and his wife are both healthcare workers who have been busy, distracted, stressed, and burnout working in the pandemic. Their fifteen-year-old son, Jake, discovered girls in the last year but was unable to connect with them in real life. He turned to the internet to explore his curiosity and ended up highly addicted to online pornography. Jake withdrew from his friends, sports, and school to make more time for pornography. His grades, sleep, physical, and mental health suffered. Jake eventually became depressed. Filled with confusion and shame he took an overdose of vodka and painkillers he found at home.
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Gen Z is revolutionizing how we think about mental health. Through vulnerability, balance, and community, they’re showing us that resilience is not about toughness but adaptability and compassion. As adults, educators, and parents, we can support them—and learn from them—to build a mentally wealthy world for everyone.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming childhood faster than most of us can keep up. From interactive toys and voice assistants to AI-powered learning apps, children are growing up surrounded by machines that think, respond, and even “talk” back. As a parent and psychiatrist, I often hear one question: How do I raise emotionally intelligent, socially connected children in a world where so much is automated? The truth is that AI is here to stay. It can make life easier, more efficient, and even more creative. Yet, without mindful guidance, it can also replace emotional growth with digital dependency. As parents and educators, our goal is not to reject AI but to help our children thrive in harmony with it.
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