THE question of whether social media is driving a mental health crisis among teenagers is one of the most urgent debates in today’s time. In the podcast, Can we really blame social media? A research showdown, host Charlie Yuncken relays two opposing views. Adam Cole argues that scientific evidence does not support the claim that social media is a major cause of teen distress, while co-host Joss Fong believes even small effects can be devastating when nearly every child is exposed to long hours of social media during a vulnerable stage of development.

The host and moderator of the podcast, Charlie Yuncken. Pic courtesy/Youtube