‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a former GP and prominent podcaster, emphasizes the urgent public health crisis posed by excessive screen time and its impact on mental health, particularly among children. He advocates for a ban on social media until the age of 18 and criticizes the lack of regulation of big tech companies, stating that it is detrimental to the younger generation.