On Thursday evening, Dr. Phil continues to look at the concerning impact of social media addiction among America’s youth. The conversation centers around the accusation that social media companies intentionally design their platforms to ensnare children and young adults, leading to detrimental effects on their mental health.
Dr. Phil engages in insightful discussions with parents Donna and Chris, who share their heartbreaking story of losing their teenage son, CJ, to suicide due to social media addiction. They reveal the tragic detail that CJ took his own life with his phone still in his hand, making one last post. The episode also features an interview with Matthew Bergman, the founding attorney for the Social Media Victims’ Law Center, who is dedicated to holding social media companies legally accountable for the harm caused to vulnerable users.
Plus, Dr. Phil and Dr. Nicholas Kardaras lead a candid conversation with a group of young adults, exploring their perspectives on how social media is creating significant challenges for their generation.
Dr Phil Primetime: Online Addiction Destroying America’s Youth airs at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024, on Merit Street Media.
