As evidenced by Congress's historically low approval rating and the most recent debacle with the payroll tax, we are witnessing a period of remarkable political dysfunction, characterized by ...

The N.Y.U. professor Jonathan Haidt became a favorite in Silicon Valley for his work on what he called the “coddling” of young people. Now, he has an idea for fixing Gen Z.

Jonathan Haidt’s new book “The Anxious Generation” blames youth mental health issues on social media in a way that’s easy, wrong, and dangerous.

Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation” is mostly convincing, but drastic corrective measures aren’t required. It’s obvious what parents and schools need to do.

America’s young people face a mental health crisis, and adults constantly debate how much to blame phones and social media. A new round of conversation has been spurred by Jonathan Haidt’s ...

Jonathan Haidt talks about the origins of the teen mental health crisis — and why he’s hopeful that 2025 will mark a turning point for American children.