How to help teens look beyond their screens
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We often think of teenagers as obsessed with their phones, selfies, or being popular.
Researchers are learning more about what helps teens be more engaged with the broader world around them – and be happier as a result.
In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the findings.
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