Targeted & Trapped?

Year 2025Episode 760 minJan 24, 2025
Targeted & Trapped?

"Doom Scrolling", "FOMO", "Likes" and "Follows" these are things that keep pre-teens, teens and early 20-somethings focused on their phones. In fact, nearly 40% of young Americans, aged 18 to 22, are reportedly ADDICTED to social media, leaving many feeling Targeted and Trapped. A recent study from San Diego State University, shows that 7-out-10 teens, who spend over 5 hours a day on social media, are more likely to struggle with suicidal ideation. So tonight, Dr. Phil sits down with parents who are taking on the social media giants after losing their son and several teens who get candid about what drives their anxiety, depression and potentially darker thoughts.

Targeted & Trapped? has aired on Jan 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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