In psychologist Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Creating an Epidemic of Mental Illness," he shows how smartphones and social media usage in schools lead to higher rates of depression, anxiety, cyberbullying, and physical fights.
A UNESCO report highlighted the negative effects of mobile phones on education, emphasizing increased classroom distractions and decreased academic performance globally.
Initiatives to limit student phone use in schools are gaining traction globally, with bans showing positive impacts on academic performance, akin to adding an hour to the school week.
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