The Anxious Generation

The book was insightful. Some concepts can cut across all generations either positively or negatively. It depends on how someone decides to look at it.

I didn’t originally picture this book as a book club read. I picked up a copy out of curiosity after listening to Jonathan speak on a TED Talk podcast. The book is interesting and thought-provoking—definitely my kind of nonfiction. But as a book club read, it felt more like a chore. I generally love...

I loved how Haidt brings a synergy of different themes to explain the whole concept and cause of a rise in mental health issues in this generation. Oh how we miss out real world social connections that protect us against anxiety and depression. Humans and social beings and I totally concur with Haidt on the importance of mentorship and community. It is one thing to belong and another to be accepted. Haidt portrays why it is important to find both, to belong and be accepted as a means to nurture a healthy psychological well being. Every human being is in search of a sense of belonging, purpose and social support, be part of a community, a book club, an art club, a hiking club let change modern digital life to a healthy life. Haidt also touches on the role of religion in keeping individuals focused on something greater than themselves a higher deity encouraging experiences like practicing gratitude and communal connection, so be part of that prayer cell today

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