It’s painful to face, but we can’t change it until we do: We are raising the “anxious generation.” As childhood migrated online in the early 2010s, rates of mental illness among U.S. adolescents surged, and kids' daily opportunities to learn and play independently disappeared. But it's not too late to change.

Join ParentMap for an eye-opening discussion with renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation.” In this live ParentEd Talk, Haidt will explore the factors contributing to the youth mental health epidemic and practical steps we can take to protect our children.

Jonathan Haidt is the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at NYU's Stern School of Business, with a Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Since 2018, he has studied the impact of social media on teen mental health and political dysfunction. Haidt has authored several books, including “The Anxious Generation,” “The Happiness Hypothesis,” “The Righteous Mind,” and coauthored “The Coddling of the American Mind.”

The 2024–2025 ParentEd Talks lineup is here! Join ParentMap and series host Dr. Laura Kastner for 12 can't-miss Q&A webinars, where top parenting experts will guide you through the challenges of raising resilient, thriving kids.

Sign up for the entire series for $50 (save $70), then join any live talk throughout the year. Plus, you’ll receive access to every event recording.